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4.

5 V-Belt Drives Design

Failure types and design principles

1. Failure types and Power rating


The main failure types of belt drive are:
Slippage and Fatigue breakdown.
Design principles:
Enough fatigue stress, non-slippage.

(1) To guarantee the fatigue stress and life, it is satisfied that

max c b1 1
1 c b1

(1)

[] Allowable stretching stress of belt

For a certain belt, when Ld is equal to a certain length, wrap angle


1=2=180 (speed ratio i=1), under uniform load and load cycle
number N=108-109, by experiments we have

CLd
m
3600Z ptv
m Order of root, m=11.1 for common V-belt;
Ld Basic length of belt, m;
Zp Number of sheaves, commonly Zp=2;
t Belt life, h;
C An constant decided by structure and material of belt.
(2) To avoid slippage, Euler's formula should be satisfied, and we
have

1
F F1 (1 )
e

Combining (1) and (2), we have

1
F 1 A(1 )
e

(2)

1
F c b1 A(1 )
e

Further, because
We have

Fv
P
1000
1
c b1 A(1 e )v
P
1000

So this formula is the power capacity of flat belt drive without


slippage, and with enough fatigue strength.
If we substitute with e, we can get the power capacity of a
single V-belt.
We can find the power rating P0 and added power P0 of Vbelt in Table 4-3 and Table 4-4.

Table 4-3 P0, Power rating of a single V-belt


Type

Dia.
sheave

Table 4-4 P0, Added power rating of a single V-belt


Speed ratio i

Type

2. Design procedure of belt drive


Given rated power P, rotational speed n1 and n2 (or speed ratio i),
dimension requirements and working conditions.
To decide: belt type, length, number of belt, center distance, basic
diameter of sheaves and structure dimension.
(1) Calculated power
Considering the properties and service hour of belt drive, the
calculated power can be decided by

Pc KA P
where, Pc Calculated power, kW;
P Rated power, kW;
KA Service factor, see Table 4-7

Table 4-7 Service factor of belt

(2) Belt type

Rotational speed of smaller sheave n1, r/min

Fig. 4-15 Choice of V-belt type

Z or A
Z

Calculated power Pc, kW

(3) Diameter of sheave and belt speed


The bending stress is the main reason of fatigue stress. If the
diameter of sheave is too small, the bending stress in belt will be
great. So the diameter of sheave can not be too small.
By Fig. 4-15, we can choose the value of dd1
We have belt speed vb

dd1n1
vb
60 1000

where, n1 Rotational speed of small sheave, r/min;


dd1 Basic diameter of small sheave, mm.
Belt speed is usually in range of 5-25m/s. So the belt speed
should satisfy that vb vmax. If the belt speed is too high, the
centrifugal force will increase to cause instability of belt drive; If
belt speed is too low, the belt will work under a poor condition
with small power.
By dd2=idd1, we have the diameter of bigger sheave. Then see
Table 4-8, and round up dd2.

Table 4-8 Minimum diameter of sheave dmin


Type
dmin

20

50

75

125

200

315

500

dd1 and dd2 should be in recommendation:


20 22.4 25 28 31.5 35.5 40 45 50 56 63 67 71 75 80 85 90
95 100 106 112 118 125 132 140 150 160 170 180 200 212
224 236 250 265 280 300 315 355 375 400 425 475 500 530
560 630 670 710 750 800 900 1000
(4) Center distance and basic length of belt
Wrap Angle: If the center distance is too small, the length of belt
is also small and the wrap angle is small.
Belt Life: If the belt speed is given, the number of load cycle will
increase, which will decrease the life of belt.
The center distance should be proper value, commonly for V-belt,

0.55 dd1 dd2 a0 2 dd1 dd2

After the initial value of a0 is chosen, by the geometrical


constraints, the calculated basic length of belt Ld

dd2 dd1

L 2a0 dd1 dd2


2
4a0

'
d

By Table 4-2, the basic length of V-belt Ld can be specified.


Then by the value of Ld, we can have the actual center distance a.
In most situation, the center distance can be adjusted, so we
can use approximating formula,
'

Ld Ld
a a0
2

Considering the requirements of adjustment and compensation


of initial tension, commonly, the center distance can vary in the
range:
a a 0.015L
min

amax a 0.03Ld

(5) Checking the wrap angle of driving sheave


Power capacity of belt drive can be mainly decided by the
wrap angle. In Fig. 4-17, there exist a relationship between wrap
angle 1 and other geometrical parameters.
dd2 dd1

1 180 2 180
57.3
a

Fig. 4-17 Geometrical relationship of belt drive


Commonly, the wrap angle of driving sheave should be above
120. If the wrap angle is too small, we can increase the center
distance, decrease the speed ratio or add an tension sheave.

(6) Number of belt


The power rating of a single V-belt P0 is obtain by experiments
under certain situations. If the working condition is different
from that, we need to modify the value of P0.
After modification, we have

P P0 P0 k kL
P0 -- Power rating of a single V-belt, See Table 4-3;
P0 Added power rating because i 1, kW. See Table 4-4.
k Coefficient of wrap angle, considering that the actual angle
is not equal to 180 . See Table 4-9;
kL Coefficient of belt length, considering the actual belt length
is not equal to the given length in experiments. See Table 4-2.

Table 4-9 Factor of wrap angle k

180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110

100 90

80

70

Vbelt

1.00

0.98

0.95

0.92

0.89

0.86

0.82

0.82

0.74

0.69

0.64

0.58

Flat
belt

1.00

0.97

0.94

0.91

0.88

0.85

0.80

0.72

0.67

0.62

0.56

0.50

So, the minimum number of V-belt is

Pc
Pc
z

10
P P0 P0 k kL

k : Compensation
of wrap angle
kL : Compensation
of belt length

To ensure the equal load on each belt, the number of belt


should be less than 10, commonly in range of 3-7.
If the number of belt is more than 10, we need to correct the
belt type.

(7) Initial tension F0


We can calculate the initial tension on a single V-belt by
P 2.5
F0 500
1 l v 2
vz k

But for a new belt, we need to increase the initial tension by 50%.
(8) Calculating the radial force acting on shaft
The tension force will cause a radial force on shaft. The resultant
force acting on shaft FQ, in Fig. 4-19.
F0

FQ 2 zF0 sin

1
2
FQ

FQ

F0

F0
1
2

1
2

F0

Fig. 4-19 Radial force acting on shaft

Design process
of belt drive

(1) Specifying calculated power


(2) Specifying belt type

(3) Specifying diameter of sheave and belt speed


(4) Specifying center distance and basic length of belt
(5) Checking wrap angle of driving sheave
(6) Specifying number of belts
(7) Specifying initial tension force F0
(8) Calculating force acting on shaft

2. Design example of belt drive


Example problem
Try to design a belt drive for fan ventilation. The power source is
3-phase AC motor, Power P=7.5kW, rotational speed of motor
n1=1440r/min; rotational speed of fan n2=630r/min, 16 hours per
day, creep ration =0.01. The desired center distance is not above
700mm.
Solution
(1) Specifying calculated power
By Table 4-7, service factor KA=1.2.
By Pc=KAP, we have Pc=1.2 7.5=9kW.
(2) Specifying belt type
According to Pc and n1, by Fig. 4-15, we can choose A type of Vbelt, and specify the diameter of small sheave as dd1=112-140mm

(3) Specifying diameter of sheave and belt speed


By Table 4-3, as the belt type is A, we can decide dd1=125mm.
Diameter of big sheave dd2
n1
1440
dd2 dd1 1
125 1 0.01 282.86mm
n2
630

So, dd2=280mm.
Belt speed vb v dd1n1 125 1440 9.4m/s
b
60 1000

60 1000

The belt speed is within the range of 5-25m/s.


(4) Specifying center distance and basic length of belt
As 0.55(dd1+dd2) a02(dd1+dd2)
We have 222.7 a0810.
Considering the center distance is not above 700mm, we can
have a0=650mm.

By

L'd 2a0

dd1 dd2

We have L'd 2 650

dd2 dd1

4a0

125 280

280 125

4 650

1945.09mm

By Table 4-2, we can choose the basic length of belt Ld=2000mm.


'
L

L
d
d
By a a0
2

2000 1945.09
a 650
677.455mm
2

We have
So , we have a=677mm.

(5) Checking wrap angle of driving sheave


280 125
1 180
57.3 166.88
677

1>120. Wrap angle is OK.


(6) Specifying number of belt

By Table 4-3, power rating of a single V-belt P0=1.93KW.

Speed ratio i n1/n2=1440/630=2.29.


By Table 4-4, Added power rating P0=0.17KW.
By Table 4-9, factor of wrap angle k=0.97.
By Table 4-2, factor of belt length kL=1.03.
z

Pc
Pc
9

4.29
P P0 P0 k kL 1.93 0.17 0.97 1.03

We have z=5.
(7) Specifying initial tension F0
By Table 4-1, we have l=0.10, the initial tension
F0 500

P 2.5
9
2.5

2
2

500

0.1

9.4
159.86N

vz k
9.4 5 0.97

(8) Calculating radial force acting on shaft


Radial force acting on shaft
1
166.8
FQ 2 zF0 sin 2 5 160 sin
1589N
2
2

4.6 Tension Mechanism for Belt Drives


Belt, made from flexible materials, will slack after a period of
service with initial tension force.
To avoid slippage failure, we need to check the tension force
regularly.

If the tension force is not enough, we need to tension the belt


again.
Tension mechanism can be divided into regular tension
mechanism and automatic tension mechanism.

1. Regular tension mechanism

a
a

Adjusting
screw

Slide way type


tensioning device

Adjusting
screw

Pendulum type
tensioning device

2. Automatic tension mechanism

pin

Adding tension sheave


Automatic tension mechanism
by gravity

Tension
sheave

4.7 Timing Belt and Chain Drives


Purpose:
To introduce basic knowledge about Timing Belt and Chain Drives.

1. Timing Belt
Timing belts are constructed with
rib or teeth across the innerside of belt.

Driven
sprocket

Driving
sprocket

The teeth mate with corresponding


grooves in the driving sprocket and driven
sprocket, providing a positive drive
without slippage.
There is a fixed relationship between the
speed of driver and the speed of driven
sprocket, without creep or slippage.

Side
flange

Timing
belt

Timing belts are increasingly being considered for applications,


such as printing, material handling, packaging, and assembly.

Comparing with the gear drive and chain drive,


(1) Timing belt drive produces less noise, and absorbs some impact.
(2) Lubrication is not needed for timing belt.
(3) Speed ratio can be within 10.
(4) total efficiency is about 98%.
(5) Maximum power capacity can be 100kW.
(6) Timing belt is applicable for high linear speed situation, as
much as 50m/s.

2. Types of Timing Belt


(1) Straight-toothed timing belt

Types

Pitch,
Pb, mm

Tooth height, Belt thickness,


ht, mm
hs, mm

Angle,
,

MXL

2.032

0.51

1.14

40

XL

5.080

1.27

2.30

50

9.525

1.91

3.60

40

12.70

2.29

4.30

40

XH

22.225

6.35

11.20

40

T2.5

2.5

0.7

1.30

40

T5

1.20

2.20

40

(2) Arc-toothed timing belt

Types

Pitch,
Pb, mm

Tooth height,
ht, mm

Belt thickness,
hs, mm

2M

0.75

1.36

3M

1.17

2.4

5M

2.06

3.8

8M

3.36

6.00

14M

14

6.02

10.00

20M

20

8.4

13.20

3. Chain drives
Driven
sprocket

Driving
sprocket

Chain

A chain is a power transmission element made by a series of


pin-connected links.
When transmitting power between rotating shafts, the chain
engages with toothed sprockets.

Proper working conditionSpeed ratio: i 8;


Center distancea 5~6m;
Power capacity: P 100 kW;
Linear speed: v 15 m/s;

Efficiency: 0.95~0.98
(1) Chain

Roller chain

Types

Tooth chain

ComponentsRoller, Bushing, Pin, Inner plate, Outer Plate.


Pin
Roller
Bushing
Inner plate
Outer plate

Materials of chain
Carbon steel or alloy steel, with heat treatments, to improve its
strength and anti-abrasion performance.

Pitch of chain p
Pitch p: the distance between corresponding parts of adjacent links.
Bigger p means larger dimensions and greater power capacities.
Types of roller chain: single row chain and multi-row chain.

pt

Roller chain is already standardized, including A and B series.


Series A is commonly used.
Pitch
p

Double row roller chain

Array
pitch

Main parameters of A series roller chain


Chain

P
mm

Pt
mm

d
mm

08A

12.70

14.38

7.95

13800

0.60

10A

15.875

18.11

10.16

21800

1.00

12A

19.05

22.78

11.91

31100

1.00

16A

25.40

29.29

15.88

55600

2.60

20A

31.75

35.76

19.05

86700

3.80

24A

38.10

45.44

22.23

124600

5.60

28A

44.45

48.87

25.40

169000

7.50

32A

50.80

58.55

28.58

222400

10.10

40A

63.50

71.55

39.68

347000

16.10

48A

76.20

87.83

47.63

500400

22.60

number

Q- Average tensile strength (One row), N


q-mass per meter (one row), Kg/m

Length of chain can be described by the number of pitches. The


number of pitch should be even, which is convenient to connect the
inner plate of first pitch with outer plate of last pitch
If the number of pitches is odd, we should use a transitional
pitch. When a stretching force is acting on the chain, an additional
torque will occur on the transitional pitch. So ,try not to use a
transitional pitch.

Cotter

Transitional pitch
Spring
Clamp

(2) Sprocket
Standard parameters

Radius of tooth profilere


tooth groove angle

Radius of space profile ri


min and max

Recommendation GB

Pitch of sprocketp chord length

Geometrical formulas

Dia. of pitch circle


p
d
sin 180 Z

360
Z

Dia. of outer circle


da p 0.54 ctg 180 Z

Dia. of root circle:

ri

df=d-d1
Parameter of roller chain sprocket

Transverse profile 3 arc + 1 line

d
c
b

180
Z

Transverse profile of roller chain sprocket

Radial profileArc+Line
b

B3

B2

(h)

b
r5

r4

r5
line

pt

Single row sprocket


Axial profile

pt

Multi-row sprocket
Axial profile

Materials Carbon steel, Cast iron, Alloy steel for important


sprocket.
Heat treatments: improving the contact strength and abrasion
performance.

Structure of
sprocket

Solid type-Small diameter

Structure of
sprocket

Solid type-Small diameter


Web type-Medium diameter

Structure of
sprocket

Solid type-Small diameter


Web type-Medium diameter

Combined type
-Large diameter with changeable teeth

Homework-13
Try to design a belt drive for fan ventilation. The power
source is 3-phase AC motor, Power P=7.5kW, rotational
speed n1=1440r/min; rotational speed of fan n2=630r/min,
16hours per day, sliding ration =0.01. the desired center
distance is not above 700mm.

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