DESIGN OF THE DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A

RECIPROCATING COAL FEEDER

A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE IN
Bachelor of Technology
in
Mechanical Engineering
By
SAMBIT DAS
DEBASHISH DAS

Department of Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology

Rourkela
2007

DESIGN OF THE DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A

RECIPROCATING COAL FEEDER
A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE IN
Bachelor of Technology
in
Mechanical Engineering
By
SAMBIT DAS
DEBASHISH DAS
Under the Guidance of
Prof. R. K. Behera

Department of Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology

Rourkela
2007

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ROURKELA

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the thesis entitled , DESIGN OF THE DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A
RECIPROCATING COAL FEEDER submitted by Sri Debashish Das and Sri Sambit Das in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Technology Degree in
Mechanical Engineering at the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROURKELA
(Deemed University ) is an authentic work carried out by him under my supervision and
guidance .
To the best of my knowledge ,the matter embodied in the thesis has not been submitted to any
other University / Institute for the award of any Degree or Diploma .

Date : 02.05.2007

Prof. R . K .Behera
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute Of Technology
Rourkela 769008 .

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We deem it a privilege to have been given such a project work as a part of our undergraduate
course at this point of our student life. For this we are sincerely thankful to our
INSTITUTION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROURKELA AND
OUR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT .
We would like to sincerely thank our project guide Prof. R.K. Behera who has been
a real source of inspiration, motivation to us and who at every point in the due course of our
project guided us, helped us with his precious suggestions, and was ever willing to clear our
doubts.
We would also like to sincerely thank our Head of the Department Dr. B.K. Nanda
& Dr.K.P. Maity who with their valuable comments and suggestions during the viva-voce
helped us immensely. We would like to thank them because they were the ones who
constantly evaluated us, corrected us and had been the guiding light for us.
Debashish Das
Roll. No. 10303028
Sambit Das
Roll. No. 10303076
B - Tech 4th Year
Mechanical Engg.
NIT Rourkela.

CONTENTS

SL NO.

TOPIC

PAGE NO.

1.

Tyre Coupling

1-3

2.

Worm Reducer

4-19

3.

House Bearing

20-24

4.

Gear Housing

25-26

5.

Gear and Pinion

27-32

6.

Gear Drive

33-37

7.

Plummer Block and Bearing

38-40

8.

Eccentric Disc

41-42

9.

Nomenclature

43-44

10.

Scope for improvement

45

11.

Conclusion

46

12.

References

47

Brief Abstract of the Project

Material handling is undoubtedly the most important and in fact an indispensable job in
industries for it is encountered at every stage right from the time raw materials enter the
factory gate to the point when it leaves in form of finished products. The engineering of
material handling falls under two categories depending on form of material:

bulk solid

handling and unit handling.

In case of handling lumpy materials like coals etc. , feeder plays a vital role as an
uninterrupted source of uniform feed provider to the conveyor system. Although several
feeders like belt, apron, screw, feeders etc are available, reciprocating feeders are still in use
because it ensures a continuous and controlled feed rate, is low in cost, its drive mechanism is
simple, it can handle wide range of miscellaneous materials including lumps, easy in
assembly and disassembly and maintenance requirement is quite low.

The challenge which we have taken via the project, is to design a drive mechanism for
a reciprocating coal feeder. We call it a challenge because we have to design various intricate
components like couplings, worm reducers, gearbox etc. We call it complicated since all the
components are interdependent on each other to a great extent. So we cannot design anything
randomly . We have to take into considerations the smallest of small things like the various
forces acting, how each component can fail under various stress conditions. We have to
optimize everything right from the motor selection, to speed reduction ratio selection, to the
capacity of coal which we can handle.
We are going to follow the above-mentioned strategies so that our project does not
remain just a theory but can become a reality for industries.

INTRODUCTION
PARTS TO BE DESIGNED:
The different parts of the drive Mechanism of the reciprocating coal feeder are as
follows:
1) Tyre Coupling
2) Worm Reducer
3) Worm Reducer Housing
4) Gear and Pinion
5) Plumber Block Bearing
6) Eccentric Disc
7) Tie Rod
8) Flat Plate
Description and design considerations of the above mentioned parts of the drive
Mechanism that we are going to design:

(1) TYRE COUPLING:It is a flexible type Of coupling where the flexible member is
in the shape of a tyre. This type of coupling accommodates or infact compensates angular
misalignments up to about 4 degrees and parallel misalignments up to about 4mm and
also compensates any end float present.
Some other characteristics of tyre coupling are as follows :
1) Torsionally soft: hence they absorb shock forces easily.
2) Free of Back Lash: so does not create snatch on take up of the drive.
3) Reduces Damping and Torsional oscillations. This coupling is designed on the basis of
H.P. (Torque )to be transmitted and shock loading . The major dimension to be designed
are tyre thickness, grip plate diameter and thickness, cap screws , key.

2) WORM REDUCER: Worm and worm-wheel drives are normally used for nonparallel, non intersecting, right angled gear drive systems where high velocity reduction

ratio is required. Since in our design also, Power is to be transmitted under high velocity
reduction (1:25), hence we also consider worm reducers.
The wide applications of the worm drive system stems from the fact the system affords to
have a design with higher Transmission ratio with comparatively lower weight, smaller
overall dimensions and space requirements. The arrangement is thus compact and also
ensures a smooth and noiseless operation. Self locking ability or irreversibility of drive, is
another big advantage of this system.
In this worm gear drive, the worm is designed based upon the center distance and velocity
ratio. The worm shaft is designed on bending and twisting moment on it. Diameter, pitch and
length of worm and shaft are the major dimensions to be designed. Worm gear is designed on
the basis of heat dissipation, wear, bending load on the teeth of worm. Gear shaft is designed
on the basis of bending load due to tangential, radial forces acting on it. Dimensions to be
designed are worm gear tooth proportions, face width, diameter of shaft etc.

(3)

WORM REDUCER HOUSING: The housing accommodates the bearings

and the worm and worm wheel. It is designed based on the bearing thickness and the
thrust and tangential loads on the worm shaft. While designing the housing, we should
keep in mind for simplicity that the number of projected parts, ribs etc. should be
minimum to ensure stiffness. The bearings are to be designed on the basis of dynamic
load rating of bearing which will be evaluated from the thrust and radial loads of the
worm shaft.
Foundation bolts are to be designed based on bending stresses induced due to axial and
tangential loads of the worm.

(4) GEAR AND PINION: The gear and pinion drive is designed on the basis upon the
horsepower to be transmitted, speed of the pinion, velocity ratio and the center distance.
The shafts are to be designed on the combined effect of torque transmitted and bending.
Generally, worm gear reducers are seldom repaired, they are replaced after their life span
is over. It is the pinion gear drive, which is repaired if any problem occurs. Gear pinion
drive helps in further speed reduction, thereby decreasing load on a single stage worm
reducer.

(5) PLUMMER BLOCK BEARING: This bearing is selected from the

manufacturers S.K.F bearing catalogue based upon the bearing life dynamic load rating
and speed of the rotation of shaft. The Plummer block cap is to be designed by taking it as
a simply supported beam loaded centrally over a certain span. The rest dimensions of the
body are to be determined from empirical relations. Rotating shaft is always supported on
bearing. If a long shaft is supported only at two ends, it will deflect at its center due to its
own weight . So to have a long shaft straight and its

running smooth, shaft is

always supported at suitable intervals by bearing. A Plummer block or pedestal bearing is

very useful when we are considering high speed and large size shafts and is a split type of
journal bearing where the bearing pressure is perpendicular to the axis of shaft. Its split
construction facilitates: (a) Installing and removing the bearing on and from the shaft.
(b) Adjustment for wears in brasses, when they cannot be reconditioned.

(6) Eccentric Disc: The load to be pulled or pushed by the coal tray through the
connecting rods is the main criteria basing on which the eccentric disc is designed.

(7), (8) Tie rod, Flat Plate: The function of the eccentric disc is convert the rotary
motion of the gear to the reciprocating motion of the coal tray or the flat plate through the
tie rod. Thus Tie rod is the main link between eccentric disc and the flate plate on which
coal falls through the hooper. The flat plate continuously reciprocates and the coal which
falls on it then goes down to the belt drive (thereby to required destination) which is
running continuously only in the forward stroke of the flat plate. The reverse stroke or the
back ward stroke of the coal tray (flat plate ) is an idle stroke.

FAILURE CRITERIA:
Various failure criteria which have to be considered while designing various parts of
drive mechanism of Reciprocating coal feeder.
Failure criteria is the most important aspect in design because its analysis enables the
designer to know the types of failures and the failure zone and the life of components under
applied load and how the components will behave under varied loading condition. By failure
analysis we are able to know whether what we have designed is practically feasible or not.

Following are the various failure criteria of the differents parts to be designed .

1) TYRE COUPLING :

The member which is most susceptible to failure is the tyre

itself which may fail under the torsional load to be transmitted . Hence
reinforcement of the rubber for Tyre imparts strength it to withstand the loading. The key for
coupling shaft has a tendency to fail under shear and crushing.

2) WORM REDUCER:

The Failure criteria for worm and worm wheel assembly is

bending of teeth, wear and heat generation.

3)

WORM REDUCER HOUSING :

The bearing which are present in the

housing may fail due to overheating, vibration, turning on shaft, binding on shaft
displacements etc. Housing walls are subjected to compressive loads.

4) GEAR AND PINION : The gear tooth may fail under bending and wear .The arm
may fail in bending . Interference and pitting are other predominant failure criteria for the
gear design.

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5) PLUMMER BLOCK DESIGN:

The

bearing may fail due to overheating,

vibrations,wear, etc.

6) ECCENTRIC DISC:

The pin in the eccentric disc has a tendency to fail due to

shear and bending. The eccentric disc may fail due to tearing.

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List of Figures

Sl No.

Description of Figure

Fig No.

1.

Cross-section of a Tyre Coupling

1.1

2.

ATyre Coupling

1.2

3.

Inside view of a Worm Reducer

2.1

4.

Meshing of Worm & Worm Wheel

2.2

5.

Full view of a Gear Box

2.3

6.

Gear Box Assembly

2.4

7.

Bending moment diagram of Worm Shaft

2.5

8.

Tapered Roller Bearing

3.1

9.

Nomenclature of Tapered Roller Bearing

3.2

10.

Dimensions of Tapered Roller Bearing

3.3

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Chapter 1

TYRE COUPLING
DESIGN ANALYSIS

13

TYRE COUPLING:
MATERIAL FOR TYRE COUPLING:
1) HUB AND PRESSURE DISC:
For uneven running ,medium mass accelereation and shock loads,the
Cast Iron , IS:210, Grade:20
Cast Iron , IS:1030,grade 2
Forged Steel ,C40,IS:1570
2)Screws: Hexagonal Socket Head Cap Screw
Mild Steel IS:2269
3)Tyre: Rubber bonded with rayon chord .
Hardness: (70+5)degree to (70-5)degree IRH .
factor of safety chosen for the type of duty = f1 =1.7

Ref:1

Ref:1
page:9.64
Material for tyre
coupling
page:9.63
Table:9.37

Minimum factor of safety f1 for types of duty

For above 16 hours of daily operation period, the factor of safety
Chosen = f2 =1.25

Ref:1
page:9.64
Table 9.38

Minimum factor of safety for daily operation

Taking frequency of start 1 to 20 ,and with uneven running,medium mass
Ref:1
acceleration and shock load ,the factor of safety chosen =f3 =1.07
page:9.64
Table:9.39
Factor of safety f3 for frequency of start
Design Power = Nominal Power *f1*f2*f3
Nominal Power =Power of motor = 20 h.p.(given)
Therefore , Design Power = 20 *1.7*1.25*1.07 =45.475 h.p
Power/Speed = (Power in metric horse power(PS))/(speed in R.P.M)
=(45.475)/(1440) = 0.031579 PS/R.P.M .
Therefore, PS/100 R.P.M = 0.031579*100 =3.1579 h.p .
Corresponding to the above designed power (i.e. 3.1579 h.p per 100 R.P.M),
the next higher value is taken from the standard table :
For P.S/100 r.p.m = 6.3 (standard value),we have:
Size = 5
Torque = 450 Nm
Maximum Speed = 2600 r.p.m
Bore ( Minimum Rough) = 38 mm
Bore ( Maximum ) = 90 mm
A = 277 mm ,B = 145 mm, C = 225 mm , D = 205 mm , E =132 mm , F = 76 mm,
G = 53 mm .
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CHECKING FOR DESIGN FAILURE:

15

Fig 1.2 A Tyre Coupling

16

Design h.p = 45.475

Therefore , Design Torque = ( 4500 * Design h.p) /(2* 3.14* R.P.M) (kgm)
= (4500 * 45.475) / (2 * 3.14 * 1440)
= 22.6174 kgm
= 22.6174 * 9.81 Nm
= 221.8767
Nm
which is less than 450 Nm ( The standard value ), corresponding to size number 5 .
Also ,the speed of the shaft is 1440 r.p.m which is within the limit of 2600 r.p.m
(maximum speed) .Therefore the selection of TYRE COUPLING is satisfactory .
DESIGN OF KEY FOR TYRE COUPLING:
Let us select parallel keys and keyways for our design .
Material of key is selected as C 50 for which the shear strength
= (s) =720 kg /cm^2
And the crushing strength = ( c) =1500 kg/ cm^2
As the shaft diameter = 90 mm (standard maximum bore diameter) , the
corresponding standard dimensions of parallel key are : For shaft diameter above 85 mm and below 95 mm

Ref 2
Page :6.6
Table 6.2
Dimensions of parallel keys and
keyways

KEY CROSS-SECTION: Width = b= 25 mm ,Height = h = 14 mm

Keyway depth in shaft = t1 =9 mm
Keyway depth in Hub = t2 =5.4 mm
Preferred length of key =L = 90 mm

Ref:2
Page 6.7
(Preferred length of parallel keys)

CONSIDERING THE KEY TO FAIL IN SHEARING :

Tmax = L * b * (shear) *(dshaft /2)
Where Tmax is the maximum torque which coupling can transmit .
450 Nm = ( 90/1000) * (25 /1000) * (shear) *(90/1000) *(1/2)
Max shear stress which can develop = (shear) = 4444444.44 N/m^2
= 45.30479 kg/cm^2
< 720 kg/cm^2
Since the maximum induced shear stress which can develop in the key
considering maximum possible Torque Transmission is less than the allowable shear
stress for the key material , hence the key design is safe as per shear consideration
.
NOW CONSIDERING THE KEY TO FAIL IN CRUSHING :

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Tmax = L * (h2) * (crushing) * (d(shaft)2))

450 *1000 N mm = 90 mm * ( 142) mm* (crushing) * (902) mm
Therefore, (crushing) = 15.873 N/mm^2 = 161.8044 kg/cm^2
< 1500 kg/cm^2 ((crushing) allowable)
Since induced crushing stress is very-very less in comparision to allowable crushing
stress of the selected key material (C 50 ,(c) =1500 kg/cm^2) ,
Therefore the key is safe as per crushing consideration .
Therefore the Key Design For The Tyre Coupling is safe from point of
consideration of shear and crushing .

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Chapter 2

WORM REDUCER
DESIGN ANALYSIS
WORM WHEEL
WORM GEAR

19

Fig 2.1 Inside view of a Worm Reducer

20

DESIGN OF WORM REDUCER:

The primary considerations while designing a worm reducer for an industrial purpose
like reciprocating coal feeder are as follows :
(1) To transmit power efficiently .
(2) To transmit power at a considerable reduction in velocity .
(Though it can give velocity reduction ratios as high as 300:1 or more in a
minimum of space but it has lower efficiency .)
(3) To provide a considerable mechanical advantage so that a given applied force
must be able to overcome a comparatively high resisting force .
The meshing action in a worm - drive is a combination of sliding and rolling motion
with sliding prevailing at higher reduction ratios . In this respect , this drive is
similar to crossed helical gear drive system . But the worm drive has greater load
carrying capacity than the crossed helical system because worm drive has a line
contact whereas a crossed helical drive has a point contact only . Another important
thing which we should note is that since a considerable amount of driving energy is
dissipated mainly in the form of heat due to the sliding action of the mating
components in a worm -set entailing frictional power loss ,it is therefore logical for
us as a designer to minimize the coefficient of friction by selecting dissimilar metals
for the worm and gear .

DESIGN CALCULATIONS :
The centre distance ( Cw) is defined as the perpendicular distance between the axis of
worm shaft and the worm wheel shaft and is given by the relation :
(Cw Ln) = (1 2) * ( ( 1 sin ) + ( V.R cos ) )
where Ln = Normal Lead , V.R = Velocity Ratio = 25:1
= Lead Angle
LEAD ANGLE IS GIVEN BY THE RELATION :
( cot ) = V.R = 25

=> ( tan ) = (125)

= 18.88 degrees
This value of gives us the minimum centre distance that can be used with
a given lead or inversely the maximum lead that can be used with a given
centre distance .
Let us take : STANDARD CENTRE DISTANCE = Cw = 250 mm = 25 cm
Ref -3
Page 4.18
Table 4.4
Standard centre distance and other parameters of worm gearing
Therefore we have :
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=> (Cw Ln)

=> (25 Ln )

= ( 1 2 ) * ( (1 sin) + ( V.R cos) )

= ( 1 2 ) * ( (1 sin18.88) + ( 25 cos 18.88) )

=> Ln = 5.3225 cm
Therefore the Axial Lead = L = ( Ln cos ) = ( 5.3225 cos 18.88)
=> L = 5.625 cm
Number of starts to be used on the worm =2 (double start) (for velocity ratio 25:1)
Ref .4
Table 31.2
Page:993
(Number of starts to be used on the worm for different velocity ratio )
Axial Pitch of the threads = Pa = ( Axial Lead No. of starts)
=> Pa = L 2 = 5.625 2
=> Pa = 2.8125 cm
Now, Pa = * module = * m
=> m = Pa = 2.8135 = 0.89556 cm
=> m = 8.9556 mm
Therefore Standard Module Chosen = m( standardized) = 10 mm =1 cm
(next higher value of module is chosen)

Ref .3
page 4.15
Table :

4.3
( Standard Dimensions Of Worm Gearing)
NOW WE CALCULATE THE VALUES
CHOSEN :

AS PER THE STANDARD MODULE

Axial Pitch = Pa = * m = * 1cm = 3.14159 cm

Axial Lead = L = No. of start * axial pitch = 2 * Pa = 2* 3.14159 cm
=> L = 6.28318 cm
Normal Lead = Ln = L * cos = 6.28318 * cos 18.88
=> Ln = 5.945 cm
NOW WE AGAIN CALCULATE THE CENTRE DISTANCE ( Cw) :
( (Cw)calculated Ln) = ( 12 ) * ( (1sin) + ( V.R cos ) )
Putting the values : Ln = 5.945 cm , = 18.88 degrees , V.R = 25 in the above
relation we get :
(Cw) calculated = 27.923 cm
As the calculated value of Cw is greater than the assumed value of Cw ,so we
standardize the centre distance with the next higher value of Cw .
Therefore ( Cw ) standardized = Cw = 31.5 cm
Ref :3
Page:4.18
Table :4.4
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( Standard centre distance and other parameters of worm gearing)

Velocity ratio = ( No. of teeth on worm wheel No.of starts on worm )
=>
V.R = n(g) 2
=>
n(g) = 2 * V.R = 2 * 25 = 50 Teeth
Now we know that : tan = ( L d(p) )

where d(p) = pitch circumference

of worm
=> d(p) = ( L tan ) = ( 6.28318 ( tan 18.88) )
=> d(p) = pitch circle diameter of worm = 5.848 cm

PROPORTIONS OF WORM :
The pitch circle diameter of worm d(p)(worm) in terms of centre distance between
the worm and the worm wheel shaft is given by an empirical
relation :
d(p) (worm) = ( Cw)^( 0.875 ) 1.416 where Cw is in mm

Ref:4
page:993
Notes :1

d(p) (worm) = ( 31.5 *10) ^(.875) 1.416 = 108.382 mm

d(p) (worm) = 10.838 cm
Since d(p)(worm)(= 10.8382 cm) > 5.848 cm (previously calculated value
of d(p) ) , hence we take the higher value as the pitch circle diameter of
worm .
Therefore , d(p)(worm) = d(p) = 10. 838 cm
VARIOUS PROPORTIONS ARE :
FOR DOUBLE THREADED OR START WORMS , WE HAVE :
1) Normal pressure angle = = 14.5 degrees

Ref .4
page 993
Table 91.3

2) Pitch circle diameter = d(p) = 10.838 cm

3) Maximum bore for shaft = [ p(c) mm + 13.5 mm] = [ p(a) cm +1.35 cm]
( since axial pitch ( p(a)) = circular pitch ( p(c) ) for a worm gear drive )

VARIOUS PROPORTIONS ARE:

For Double Threaded or start worms, we have :
1) Normal Pressure angle = = 14 1/20
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2) Pitch Circle diameter = dp = 10.838 cm

of worm
3) Maximum bore for shaft
= pc + 13.5mm = pa + 13.5mm
Since axial pitch (pa) = circular pitch (pc)

Ref.4
page 993
Table 91.3
Proportions for worm

= 3.14159 cm + 1.35 cm = 4.49159cm

4) Hub diameter
= 1.66 pc + 25mm
= 1.66 pa + 2.5 cm
=(1.66 x 3.14159 + 2.5)
= 7.715 cm
5) Face Length or the length of threaded
portion = L =Pa(4.5 + 0.02 x no. of start)
L = 3.14159cm x [4.5 +0.02 x 2]
L = 14.263 cm
The face length of the worm should be increased by 25 mm to 30 mm for the feed marks
produced by the vibrating grinding wheel as it leaves the thread root.
L = 14.263cm + 30mm = 17.263cm.
6) Addendum Circle diameter
d(a) = dp + 2x(module) = 10.838cm + (2x1)cm.
d(a) = 12.838cm.
7) Dedendum Circle diameter = d(d)
d(d) = d(p) 2.4m = 10.838cm (2.4x1cm)
= 8.438cm.
PROPORTIONS OF WORM WHEEL:
No of Teeth on Worm Wheel = ng = 50 (already calculated)
Pitch circle diameter of worm wheel
D(p) = ng x m
where m = module
= 50 x 1cm = 50cm
Addendum circle diameter for worm wheel
D(a) = D(p) + 2m = 50 + (2x1) = 52cm.
Dedendum circle diameter for worm wheel.
D(d) = D(p) 2.4m = 50 (2.4x1) = 47.6cm.
Outside diameter of wheel = D(o) = Da + 1.5cm.

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Rim width

D(o) = 52 + 1.5cm = 53.5cm.

Br 0.75 x d(a)

Fig 2.2 Meshing of worm and worm wheel

25

Br 0.75 x 12.838cm 9.6285

Br = 9.6cm.
Face width(f) :- Let the face angle = 2V=900
Therefore, V = 450
Vx
F = (da 2m) x
0
180
45 0 x
F = (12.838 2x1) x
= 8.512cm.
180 0
The Adopted value of f = 8.6cm.

DESIGN LOAD CONSIDERATIONS AND STRENGTH OF WORM GEAR TEETH:

Pitch line velocity of the worm gear = Vm =
Vm =

(0.5) (1440)
= 1.50796 m/s
60 (25)

DpNg
60

= 90.4776 m/min
Where Dp = pitch circle diameter of worm wheel or gear = 50cm = 0.5m
Useful Transmitted Torque Load = Ft
Ft = (H.P)rating of motor
Pitch Line velocity
Ft = (20 x 4500)(90.4776) =994.7213 kgf =9758.2163 N
Velocity factor = Cv = 6(6+Vm) where Vm is the peripheral velocity of the worm
gear in m/s .
Therefore ,
Cv = 6(6+1.50796) = 0.79915
page995
Strength of worm Gear teeth
Let us choose overload factor Co =1.25x1.25
Ref:5
where (1.25 ) is for 24 hours operation per day for moderate
Table22.7
shock condition
Page 824
Co = 1.25x1.25 =1.5625
Reliability factor = Cr =1
Life factor = C(L) =1
Therefore , Design load = [ (Co x Cr) (Cv x C(L) )] xFt
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F(design)

= 19079.2879 N

MATERIAL FOR WORM WHEEL :

We choose the material of worm wheel to be Phosphor gear bronze SAE 65 (chilled cast )
whose allowable static stress(o) = 82.4 Mn/m2
o = 82.4 N/mm2
Brinell Hardness Number = 100

Ref:2
Page 15.8
Table15.4
Static allowable stress

We have chosen the above material for worm wheel since Bronzes are very popular in worm
gear drives because of their ability to withstand heavy sliding loads and ability to Wear in
to fit hardened steel worms. They are also very useful for corrosive conditions and can also
be easily cast into complex shapes. Another reason for selecting the material is that because
the worm wheel teeth are subjected to greater wear because of continuous contact.

STRENGTH OF WORM GEAR TEETH:

In considering the strength of worm gear Teeth, it is always safe to assume that the teeth of
worm gear are always weaker than the threads of worm since the worm gear is subjected to
greater wear than worm. In worm gearing, two or more teeth are usually in contact, but due to
uncertainty of load distribution among themselves it is assumed that the load is transmitted by
one tooth only.
(a) We know that according to Lewis Equation :- The beam strength equation can be written
as WT = (o x CV )b x m x y.
where WT = permissible tangential tooth load or beam strength of worm gear teeth.
o= Allowable static stress = 82.4 N/mm2
b = face width = f (already calculated) = 8.6cm
m = module = 1cm.
y= Tooth form factor = Lewis factor
y= 0.124 - 0.684 for 4oinvoluteTeeth.
Ref-4
nG
page 995
art 31.8
Strength of worm Gear teeth
y= 0.124 0.684 = 0.11032
50

WT = (82.4 x 0.79915)x86 x (x10) x (0.11032)

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WT = 19627.18846 N.
Since the beam strength of Work Gear teeth (WT=19627.18846N) is more than the design
load ( F(design) =19079.2879 N)
the design is safe.

(b) CHECK FOR DYNAMIC LOAD:

Dynamic tooth Load on worm gear = WD
WD= WT = 19627.18846
CV
0.79915
WD = 24560.08066N
Since Dynamic Tooth load on worm gear > useful transmitted torque load (Ft = 9758.2163N)
acting on worm gear, therefore the design is safe from stand point of dynamic load.
Even though we have checked for dynamic load case, still it is not so required because it is
not so severe due to sliding action between worm and the worm gear.
(c) CHECK FOR STATIC LOAD OR ENDURANCE STRENGTH:
We know that flexural endurancelimit for phosphor bronze =e = 168Mpa or N/mm2.
Page--995
The endurance strength of worm gear tooth
Art:31.8
Ws =e x.b(m)y.
Strength of worm gear teeth
Ws=(168 x 86 x ( x 10) x 0.11032)N
Ws=50073.95086N
Since Ws is much more than permissible Tangential Tooth Load (WT=19627.18846 N).
The design is safe from standpoint of static load or endurance strength.
(d) CHECK FOR WEAR:
The limiting or maximum Load for wear (Ww)is given by :Ww= Dp x f x k
Dp= 50cm = pitch circle diameter of worm gear.
F = face width of worm gear = 8.6cm.
For a suitable combination of worm gear material as chilled phosphor bronze and worm
material as Hardened steel, the load stress factor or material combination factor K is given
by :
k=.830 /mm2.
Ref:4

28

Page: 996
Art: 31.9
Wear tooth load for worm gear
Since the lead angle for our worm gear drive =
Value of K should be increased by 25% .
K=125 x 0.830 = 1.0375 N/mm2

= 18.880 (which lies between 100 and 250)

100
Ww = (500mm) x (86 mm) x (1.0375)N/ mm2
= 44612.5 N

Since the maximum load for wear > Design Load(F design = 19079.2879 N), hence our
design is safe from standpoint of wear .
(e) CHECK FOR HEAT DISSIPATION:
The effect of heat generation is an important design criterion for the worm drive. The
relative sliding action between the teeth of worm and worm wheel causes generation of a
considerable amount of heat. And heat dissipation is normally achieved by providing fans
which are provided inside the gear box housing or the housing may be so cast as to have
cooling ribs or both the above measures can be taken. The heat dissipation depends upon the
size and surface of housing and on the velocity of air surrounding the housing.

dp Nw
100 cos
dp, Nw = Pitch circle diameter and speed of worm respectively .
The rubbing velocity = Vr =

Vr =

10.838 1440
100 cos(18.88)

Vr = 518.1784 m/min = 8.6363 m/sec.

Coefficient of friction =

= 0.025 +

Vr
18000

(here Vr is in m/min)

= 0.025 +

518.1784
= 0.053787
18000

angle of friction = 1= tan 1 ()

1= tan 1 (0.053787) = 3.07880

29

efficiency of worm gearing = =

tan
tan( + 1)

Fig 2.3 Full view of a gear box

30

tan 18.88
= 0.8482
tan(18.88 + 3.0788)

efficiency of worm gearing = 100 x

= 84.82 %
Assuming 25% overload, heat generated is given by:
Q = 1.25 x power transmitted x (1- )
Q =1.25 x 20h.p x (1-0.8482)
Q =1.25 x (20 x 746.5)W x (1-0.8482)
Q = 2832.9675 W
Now, the projected area of worm gear=Ag
Ag = ( /4)x(50)
= 1963.495 cm
Projected area of worm
= Aw = ( /4)(10.838) = 92.2546 cm
Total
projected
area
of
worm
and
worm
=

gear

Total heat dissipating Area = Ag + Aw

Total heat dissipating Area = Ag + Aw

A= Ag + Aw =(1963.495 + 92.2546) Cm2
A = 2055.7496 cm2
Heat dissipating capacity = Qd = A(t2 t1) x K
A= Total heat dissipating Area = Area of housing
(t2 t1) = temperature difference between the housing surface and
K = conductivity of material = 378 W/m2/0C(average value)
= (378 x 10-4) W/cm2/0C

sorrounding air

Qd = A (t2 t1) x k = 2055.7496 x (t2 t1) x (378 x 10-4)

Qd = 77.7073 (t2 t1) W
The heat generated must be dissipated in order to avoid overheating of drive
Q = Qd
2832.9675 = 77.7073 (t2 t1)
(t2 t1) = 36.45688 0 C
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For worm gear drive, the permissible limit or safe limit for temperature difference is from 27 0
C to 390C
Since our calculated temperature difference lies within that range, hence the design is safe.

Force acting on worm and worm gear :

In this analysis, it is considered that the worm is the driving member while the worm wheel is
the driven member. The various component of resultant forces acting on the worm and worm
wheel are as follows :1. (a) Tangential component on worm (Ftw)
(b) Tangential component on worm gear (Ftg)
2. (a) Axial component on worm ( Faw)
(b) Axial component on worm gear (Fag)
3.(a)Radial component on worm and worm gear which are equal in magnitude
and opposite in direction (Fr) .

From the figure it is clear that :

1) Axial component on worm =Tangential component on worm gear(equal in magnitude
and opposite in direction )
Faw = Ftg
2) Tangential component on worm = Axial component on worm gear
( equal in magnitude and opposite in direction)
Ftw = Fag
3) Radial component on worm = radial component on worm gear =Fr
The radial or separating force tends to force the worm and worm gear out of mesh .
This force also bends the worm in a vertical plane .
DESIGN OF WORM SHAFT :
Torque acting on the gear shaft = Tg = (1.25 x h.p. x 4500) (2Ng)
Tg = (1.25x20x4500)[2(144025)]
Tg = 3049.4335 Nm
(assuming 25% extra over load )
Tg
Torque acting on worm shaft = Tw =
(V .R ) x

32

Tw =

3049.4335
= 143.8072 N m
25 0.8482

Tw
dp / 2
Tw
2 x143.8072 1000 N mm
Ftw = 2
=
dp
10.838 10mm

Tangential Force on the Worm Shaft = Ftw =

Ftw = 2653.7589 N = (Axial Force on Wormgear Fag)

Axial Force on Worm = Faw = Tangential force on worm gear shaft = Ftg
Faw = Ftg =

2Tg 2 3049.4335 1000 N mm

=
= 12197.734 N
Dp
(50 10)mm

Radial or separating force on worm

= Radial or separating on force on worm gear
= Fr = Faw tan = 12197.734 x tan(14 0) = 3154.5485 N
The minimum length between two bearings should be equal to the value of the diameter of
worm wheel. But for easy assembling and dismantling purposes, the provided length between
two bearings is more than the worm wheel diameter .

Let us assume L1 = 60 cm
assume L1 = 60cm
Bending Moment due to radial Force Fr in the
Fr L1
3154.5485 60
vertical plane = (B.M)r =
=
4
4
( B.M w ) r = 47318.2275 Ncm
Bending Moment due to axial force Faw in the vertical
dp 12197.734 N 10.838cm
=
Plane ( B.M w ) a = Faw x
4
4
( B.M w ) a =33,049.76027 N-cm
Total Bending Moment in the vertical plane
( B.M w ) v = ( B.M w ) r + ( B.M w ) a

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( B.M w ) v = 47318.2275 + 33,049.76027 = 80,367.98777 N-cm

Bending Moment due to Ftw in the horizontal plane
( B.M w ) H = Ftw x

L1
60
= 2653.7589
= 39,806.3835 N-cm.
4
4

Resultant bending Moment on the worm

2

Mw =

( B.Mw) v + ( B.Mw) H

Mw =

(80,367.98777) 2 + (39,806.3835) 2

Mw = 89,685.9053 N-cm
Equivalent Twisting moment on worm shaft
(Te)worm =

(Tw) 2 + ( Mw) 2

(Te)worm =

(14380.72) 2 + (89685.9053) 2 = 90,831.5294 N-cm

MATERIAL FOR WORM SHAFT:

The material for worm shaft chosen is
Grey Cast Iron
Is Designation
FG 2 00 Tensile strength (MP a or N/mm2 )=300
Brinell Hardness No.
180 to 230
We choose the above material because of the followings reasons:1) A very good property of grey cast iron is that the free graphite (Carbon present in the
from of free graphite gives it grey colour) in its structure acts as a lubricant. Hence low
lubrication requirement can be achieved.
2) Grey cast iron have good wearing characteristics and excellent mach inability and can be
given any complex shape without involving costly machining operations.
3) It has an excellent ability to damp vibrations, (i.e) it has high damping Characteristics.
4) It has more resistance to wear even under the conditions of boundary lubrication.
The design of the worm shaft is based on the shear strength of grey cast iron
The shear strength of grey cost iron chosen is S =225 N/mm2
(ultimate shear strength)

34

Ref-2. Page-1.2
Table
1.1
Properties
of
different
varieties of cast
iron.

Fig 2.4 Gear Box Assembly

35

We have the relation:

_ (dW )3 X S = Equivalent Twisting Moment on worm shaft
16
_ (dW )3 X 225(N/mm2) =90831.5294 X10(N-mm)
16
dW 3 =20560.05247 .mm3
.
.

. diameter of worm shaft = dW = (20560.05247) 1

Ref 2 page 7.6

Table 7.5 Standard
shaft sizes, mm

dW =27.3952 mm
.
. . Standard diameter of worm shaft
= ( dW ) standardized = dW = 30mm =3cm
WORM GEAR SHAFT :
Axial force on the worm wheel (Ftg ) =Tangential force
On the worm shaft = 2653.7589 N.
Twisting force worm (Ftg ) =axial force on worm
Ftg = 12197.734 N.
Radial Force on worm wheel =Fr = 3154.5485 N.
Bending Moment due to axial force will be in the vertical plane and is given by
(B.Mg)V1 = Axial forceDp
4
(B.Mg)V1 = 2653.7589 50 (Cm)
(N) 4
(B.Mg)V1 = 33,171.9863 N-Cm
= 331719.863 N-mm
Bending Moment due to radial force will also be in the vertical plane and is given by
(B.Mg)V2 = Radial forceL2
4
The value of L2 chosen = 40 cm. =400mm.
.
. . (B.Mg)V2 = (3154.5485 400 ) N-mm
4
= 1261819.4 N-mm = 315454.85 N-mm
4
.
. . Total Bending Moment in the vertical plane
(B.Mg)V = (B.Mg)V1 + (B.Mg)V2
= 331719.863 + 1261819.4
4
Bending Moment due to the Twisting force or Turning force will be in the horizontal
Plane = (B.Mg)H = Turning force x L2
36

4
(B.Mg)H = (12197.734 x 400 ) N-mm
4
= 1219773.4 N-mm
.
. . Resultant bending Moment on worm wheel
__________________
Mg = (B.Mg)H2 + (B.Mg)v2
__________________________
Mg = (1219773.4) 2 + (647174.713) 2
Mg= 1,380,826.657 N-mm
Twisting Moment on wheel shaft.
Tg = 3049.4335 N.m
(i.e) Tg = 3049433.5 N.mm
.
. . Equivalent Twisting Moment for the worm gear shaft = (Te) gear/wheel
_________________________
(Te) gear/wheel = (Mg)2 + (Tg) 2
______________________________
(Te) gear = (1,380,826.657) 2 + (3,049,433.5) 2
.
. . (Tg) gear = 3, 347,495.62 N-mm
MATERIAL FOR WORM GEAR SHAFT:
We choose the material for worm gear shaft as
follocos:Carbon
Silicon
Manganese
Nickel
Cromium

0.30 0.40
0.10 0.35

35 Nil Cr 60 whose Composition is as

%
%

0.60 0.90 %
1.00 1.50

Ref-4
page-29.
Table2.8
Composition and uses
of
alloy
steels
according to IS:15701961
(Reaffirmed
19993)

0.45 0.75 %

The working stress for this material is S =300 N/mm2

We have chosen this material (i.e) (Ni-Cr Steel)because of the following reasons :
Because is this range of Nil-steel which we have chosen nickel contributes great strength
and hardness with high elastic limit, good ductility and good resistance to corrosion.

37

Fr
4

Fr
2

Fr 4
4

Fr
2

Bending Moment due to radial Force Fr in the vertical Plane

F tw
Ftw
2

Ft w
4

Ft w
2

Bending Moment in Horizontal plane

MFtw

Mr (Resultant Bending Moment)

MFtw

Resultant Bending Moment

Fig 2.5 Bending moment diagram of Worm shaft

1) Chromium which is added as an alloying element to combine hardness with high strength
and elastic limit.
38

2) This types of steel also has good shock resistance and high toughness.
We have: II x (dg)3 x S = equivalent Twisting moment on worm gear shaft.
16
_II_ x (dg) 3 x300 (N/mm2) = 3,347, 495.62
16
.
. . dg = 38.446 mm
.
. . Standard value for worm gear shaft =(dg) standardized = 40mm = 4cm
KEY FOR GEAR :
As the diameter of worm gear shaft is 40mm, the standard dimensions of
parallel keys chosen are as follows:Key Crass Section :

Width =b-12mm
Height = h = 8mm

Ref-2
Page-7.6
Table 7.5 Standard
shaft sizes mm

Ref-2
page6.6,
Table6.2 Dimensions
of Parallel keys and
key ways.

Key way depth (nominal). : in shaft = t1 = 5mm

: in hub = t2 = 3.3mm
As the face width of worm gear (wheel) =8.6cm
= 86 mm, Let us take the length of key = L = 90mm.
The material for key selected is C =0.60 to 0.80 with
ultimate =575 N/mm2
yield = 206 N/mm2
Factor of Safety = ultimate = 575 = 2.79 N 3
yield
206
.
. . Working or allowable shear stress
(S ) = ultimate
= 575 = 191.667 N/mm2
allowable Factor of safety
3

Ref-2,
Page1.6
table1.5 Properties
Carbon Steel.

Considering the key to be failing in shearing :

Twisting moment of wheel shaft = L x b x s x dg
(T)
2
3,049, 433.5 = 90 x 12 x s x 40
.
2
. . s = 141.1774 N/mm2
Since the induced shear stress (s = 141.1774 N/mm2) is less than
the allowable shear stress
.
. . (s) allowable =191.667 N/mm2), hence the design is safe as per shear consideration.
Now, Let us Consider the key to fail in Crushing:
T = L x h x 6c x dg
2
2
(allowable Crushing stress 2 x allowable shear stress)
(c) allowable = 2 x (s) allowable
39

=(2 x 191.667) = 383.334 N/mm2

Now we have:
T= Lx h x c x dg
2
2
3,049,433.5 = 90 x 8 x c x 40
2
2
.
. . c = 333.654 N/mm2
Since induced crushing stress (c) <
Allowable crusting stress ( (c) allowable)
.
. . The design of key is safe from the point of the view of crushing:

40

Chapter 3

HOUSE BEARING
DESIGN ANALYSIS

41

Fig 3.1 Tapered Roller Bearing

42

HOUSE BEARING :
Worm Bearing:
We will be using roller bearings which consists of an inner race which is mounted on the
shaft and an outer race which is carries by the housing or casing. In rollers bearings the
contact between the bearing surfaces rolling instead of sliding as in sliding contact bearings.
Advantages of Rolling contact bearing Over Sliding contact bearing.
1) Low starting and running friction except at very high speeds. This is an outstanding
advantage.
2) Ability of withstand momentary shock loads.
3) Accuracy of shaft alignment.
4) Low cost of maintenance, as no lubrication is required which in service
5) Small overall dimensions.
6) Easy to mount and erect.
7) Cleanliness.
Dynamic Load Rating for Rolling Contact Bearings under variable Loads :
The approximate rating (or service) life of roller bearings is based on the fundamental
equation:L = ( C )K x 10 6 revolutions.
(WE)
where L = Rating Life
C = Basic dynamic Load rating.
WE = Equivalent dynamic Load
K = a constant = 3, for ball bearing
= 10 for roller bearing.
3
The relationship between the life in revolution (L) And the life in working house (LH) is
given by:
L = 60 N. LH revolutions.
Where N = 1440 r.p.m.
And for machines used for continuous operation ( 24hrs per day), LH varies from 40,000 to
60,000 hrs
Ref 6 page-425,
Recommended
Let us Consider the value of LH to be 50,000 (i.e) LH = 50,000 hr.
bearing life

So we have:L = ( C )K x 10 6 revolutions.
(WE)
43

( C )K x 10 6 = 60 N LH
(WE)
( C )10
(WE) 3 = 60 x 1440 x 50,000 = 4320
10 6

L
.

. . C = (4320)3 = 12.32097
WE
10
Equivalent Bearing Load:
In actual application, the force acting on the bearing has 2 components
redial and
thrust. It is there fore necessary to convert the two components acting on the bearing into a
single hypothetical load, fulfilling the conditions applied to the dynamic load carrying
capacity. Then the hypothetical load can be compared with the dynamic load capacity. The
equivalent dynamic load is defined as the constant radial load in radial bearings (or thrust
load in thrust bearings) which if applied to the bearing would give same life as that which the
bearing will attain under actual condition of forces.
The value of x and Y can be found out from table 18.5 (Factors x and Y for radial bearings)
Choosing Single row bearings and the contact angle Lo=15
For Tapered roller bearings:
We have, the constant e which represents a transition point is given by:e = 1.5 tan o =1.5 tan 15 = 0.401923
we have the ration = WA = 7.7334 (already)
WR
(calculated)
Since

WA >
WR

Ref:7 page 544-545

Table 18.5 Factor X
and Y for redial
bearing

So for single row Bearings we have X = 0.40, Y =

0.4cot o = 0.4cot 15
Y=1.4928
The expression for equivalent dynamic 1oad is:
W = (X.V.WR + Y.WA) KS
W = [ (0.40 x 1 x 1577.274) + (1.4928 x 12197.734)] x2.5
W = [ 630.9096 + 18,208 . 77732] x 2.5
.
. . W = 47,099.21729 N = 47.09921729 KN

44

Cup
CAGE
ROLLER
COMMON NPEX

CONE
Bearing Axis

Fig 3.2 Nomenclature of Tapered Roller Bearing

We have already Calculated:

45

C = 12.32097
W
.
. . C = W x 12.32097 = (47.09921729 x 12.32097
C = 580. 30804 KN = 5,80,308.04 N.
The recommended dimensions for Taper roller bearings, single row are (considering
next higher value of dynamic load rating ).

Principal dimensions:

Ref: SKF bearing

Catalogue
(From
interment) (www.
Skf.com)

D = 180 mm , D=320mm, T=57mm

Basic load ratings :

Dynamic load = C = 583 KN
Static load = C = 815 KN
Fatigue load limit =Pu = 80 KN
Speed Ratings:
Reference speed = 1500r.p.m.
Limiting speed = 2000 r.p.m.
Mass = 20 kg
Designation
30236 J2

T 57
46

C 43

r 2min 5
B 52

D 320
d 180

r 3,4min 4

d 239

a 61

all dimensions are in millimeters.

Taper Roller Bearing :

d = inner diameter of bearing
D = Outer diameter of bearing.
B = Total axial width of bearing.

Fig 3.3 Dimensions of Tapered Roller Bearing

WORM GEAR BEARING:

47

The approximate rating life of a roller bearing is given by :

L = ( C ) K X 10 6 revolutions.
(We)
where K = 10 for roller bearing
3
But we have already seen that
L = 60 N. LH revolutions
Where LH = 50,000 hrs., N =

1440 r.p.m. = 57.6 r.p.m.

25
(Reduction ratio)

L = ( C ) K X 10 6 revolutions.
(We)
( C ) K X 10 6 = L
(We)
( C )10 = 60x57.6 x 50,000 =172.8
(We) 3
106
C = (172.8) 3
We
10
= 4.690975
The equivalent dynamic load is given by:
W = (X.V.WR + Y.WA) KS
Radial load on worm gear Bearing = WR =

Fr = 3154.5485
2
2
WR = 1577.275 N.

Axial load on worm gear Bearing = WR = 2653.7589 N

As in previous case, here also V=1, and Service factor = KS = 2.5
For heavy shock load.
Considering o = Contact angle =15
We have : e = 1.5 tan o = 1.5.tan 15
e = 0.401923
Now: WA = 2653.7589 = 1.68249
e
WR 1577.274

Since WA
WR

hence for tapered roller single row bearing

48

We have :
X=0.40 , Y = 0.4 cot o = 0.4 cot 15
Y = 1.4928
Ref: 7. Page.54.
Factor X and Y
for radial bearing

Equivalent Dynamic load is given by :

W = (X .V. WR +Y.WA) KS
W = [ ( 0.40 x 1 1577.274) + (1.4928 x 2653.7589)]x2.5
W = 11,481.10221 N
We have already got:
C = 4.690975
W
.
. . Basic Dynamic load Rating = C= w x 4.690975
C = 11, 481.10221 x 4.690975
C = 53,857.56346 N
C = 53.85756346 KN
The recommended dimensions for Taper roller bearings
(single row are):
d = 55mm, D=100mm, B=25mm, T=26.75mm
C = 21mm, r=2.5mm, r=0.8mm, a=22mm
Basic Capacity (Kg)
Static = Co= 6300kg.
Dynamic = C = 6700 kg
Max permissible speed (r.p.m.) = 4000r.p.m

GEAR, HOUSING:
49

Ref: 2 page 14.30

Tble14.20 Taper
Roller Bearings.

Gear Housing are essential for the reduction gear as it serves as a base for mounting the
gears and ensures proper relative alignment of their axes, support for the bearing and bearing
seals, acts as dust proof providing cogent and as an oil both for the gears.

Advantages of gear housing over open drives:

1) Abundant lubrication minimizes wear and tear and contributes to high efficiency of the
reduction unit.
2) The gear housing promote and provides operational safety.
Housing material:
The material Chosen for housing is cast iron
Design Procedure:
As the bearing thickness is found to be 26.75mm, hence the housing wall thickness
can be safely taken as 30mm
.
. .housing wall thickness = th =30mm
Ref: 2 .
Bearing Cover Bolt:
page 1.6 &1.7
The bolt material Chosen is C-45
Properties
and
For which %C= 0.40 0.05, % Mm=0.60-0.90
Carbonated

uses

of

For C-45, the with mate Tensile strength =583 N/mm2

Ref: 5 page31 Table2.8
Factor of safety =10 for shock reputed in one direction
.
. . Allowable Tensile stress = ft
Ft = ultimate tensile strength of C-45
Factor of safety
Ft = 583 N/mm2 = 58.3 N/mm2
10
The bearing cover Bolt may fail in tension due to the axial force on the worm shaft
The axial fore on the worm = Faw = 12197.734 N
.
. . x db2 x ft x n = Faw
4
where n = no. of bolts = 6
x db2 x 58.3 x 6 =12197.734
4
db = 6.6632mm (calculated corediameter)
.
. . Standard dimension of bolt chosen:Coarse series
M10
Pitch = 1.5mm
Major or Nominal diameter of bolt =10.000mm.
Effective or pitch diameter of bolt = db =9.026 mm
50

Ref:4 page 344

table 11.1 Design
Dimensions
of
screw thread, boats
and nuts.

Minor or Core diameter = dc = 8.160mm

Depth of Thread (bolt) = 0.920mm
Stress Area = 58.3mm2
Material of bearing cover is taken as gray cast iron

Foundation Bolt:
These are used to fix heavy machinery to concrete foundation. The common method of fixing
a foundation bolt is to suspend it in the hole kept in the foundation, which is quite large as
compared to the hold, and then filling the hole with a fine grout consisting of equal parts of
sand and cement. The grout is allowed to set, keeping the bolt vertical. Sometimes matter lead
of sulphur is also used which sets in the foundation within a few minutes variously types of
foundation bolt used are
Rag bolt, curved Bolt, Lewis Bolt, Cotter Bolt, Hoop Bolt,
Squares headed Bolt.
The foundation belt may fail in bending due to axial and tangential force of worm.
We have : Faw = 12197.734 N
Ftw = 2653.7589 N
.
________________
. . Resultant force = F= Faw2 + Ftw2
___________________________
F = (12197.734) 2 + (2653.7589) 2
F = 12,483.07458 N
Material for foundation bolt is 40Ni 2 Cr1 Mo28 due to its toughness, hardness, high strength,
Ref.2 co car resistance, better machining quality
Ref: 2 Page1.13 Table
1-10
mechanical
properties of Alloy steel
forgings for general
industrial use.

Tensile strength = Ft = 1320 kg f / cm2

Bending stress = f b = 920 Kg f/cm2
Shear stress =f S = 550 kg f/cm2

51

Chapter 5

GEAR AND PINION

DESIGN ANALYSIS

Gear and Pinion

52

The centre distance between gear and pinion is chosen as 50cm.

The shaft which is integral with the pinion revolves at a speed 1440 r.p.m = 57.6 r.p.m.
25
We choose 20 full depth involute spur gears:
The 200 pressure angle system with full depth in volute teeth is widely used in practice. It is
also recommended by Bureau of Indian Standards.
The 200 pressure angle system has the following advantages:
1) It reduces the risk of undercutting (i.e.) the danger of interference is less.
2) The tooth is stronger with a higher load carrying capacity.
3) It has greater length of contact.
4) It gives larger radius of curvature.
Since in a multistage gear box consisting of two or more stages, the velocity ratio at each
stage should not exceed 6:1, Therefore for the spur gear drive, gear reduction ratio is adopted
as 6:1 Centre distance = Dp + DG = 50cm
2

and DG = N p = 6
Dp NG
Solving we get :
Diameter of pinion = Dp = 14.285cm
Diameter of gear = DG = 6 x Dp = 85.714cm
Pitch line velocity of pinion = Vm
Where Vm = Dp Np = x ( 0.14285m) x 57.6
60
Vm = 0.430825 m = 25.849 m/min .
Design Load :
Design load for gear tooth = Fd where
F d = Co x CR x F L
Cv x CL
Let us choose overload factor = Co = 1.25 x 1.25
where ( 1.25) is for 24 hours per day operation of reciprocating feeder under
moderate shock condition.
.
. . Co = 1.25 x 1.25 = 1.5625
Reliability factor = CR = 1.25
Life factor
= CL = 1
For ordinary cut commercial gears, velocity factor (Cv) is given by:
Cv = 183 =
183
= 0.87623
183 + Vm 183 + (0.430825 x 60)
(Vm in m/min)
This formula is valid for gears
(Operating with pitch line velocity up to 460 m/min)
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Ref:5
Table-22.7
Page 824..

Transmitted load Ft which is assumed to act at the pitch radius of the gear is given by :
Ft = 4500 x H.P
Vm.
Power Transmitted to the pinion
= (2Np) x Tg
where
Tg = Torque Transmitted by the worm gear
= ( 2 x 57.6) x 3049.4335
60
= 18393.749 w.
.
.

. HP transmitted to the pinion

= 18393.749 = 24.6631 h.p.
745.8
Now the load Transmitted by the feeder can be calculated alternatively as follows:
Tonnes/ hour of the feeder = 500
(Capacity of the coal feeder)
R.P.M. of the gear = R.P.M. of pinion
6
= 57.6
= 9.6 r.p.m
6
Hence strokes /minute = 9.6
Tonnes per minute = 500 = 8.333 tonnes/min.
60
.
. . Tonnes per stroke = 8.333 = 0.86805 tonne
9.6
= 868.055 kg.
.
. . Transmitted load = Ft = H.P. x 4500
Vm
Ft = 24.6631 x 4500 = 4293.466 kg.
(0.430825 x 60)
So to be on the safer side, we consider a higher value for Transmitted load
So we take Ft = 4295 kg
.
. . design load = Fd = Co x CR X FL
Cv x CL
Fd = 1.505 x 1.25 x 4295
0.87633 x1
Fd = 9573.595 kg
BeamStrength :
The analysis of binding stresses in gear tooth was done by Mr. Wilfred Lewis in his paper,
The investigation of the strength of gear tooth submitted Engineers Club of Philadelphia is
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1892. In the Lewis analysing the gear tooth is treated as a cantilever bean. On which a normal
force Fn is acting between the tooth surfaces which is can be resolved into 2
components.The radial component (Fr) and the tangential component (F L) which causes the
bending moment about the base of tooth.
The Lewis equation is based on the following assumptions :
1) The effect of radial component Fr which induces compressive stress is neglected.
2) It is assumed that the tangential component FL is uniformly distributed over the face
width of gear. This is possible when the gears are rigid and accurately machined.
3) The effect of stress concentration is neglected .
4) It is assumed that at any time only one pair of teeth is in contact and takes the total load.

Material for pinion :

The pinion material is selected as the Nickel Chromium
Molybdenum
steel 40 Ni2Cr 1 M028 due to its high strength, resistance to wear,
hardness and good machining quality.
Minimum ultimate Tensile strength = 900 N/mn2
np = Dp
m
18 = 14.285 cm
m
.
. . m = 14.285 = 0.793611 cm = 7.936mm
18
So the standard module chosen = m = 8mm
.
. . ng= Number of teeth on gear
ng= np x reduction ratio
ng = 18 x 6 = 108 teeth
The exact value of the Lewis form factors Y is determined by the
relation :Y = (0.154 - 0.912 )
n
0
for 20 in volute full depth system.
For pinion
n = np
.
. . Y = (0.154 0.912 ) = 0.3246
18
For gear
n = ng
.
. . Y =(0.154 - 0.912 ) = 0.4572
108

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Ref:4
Page 981
Table-28.3
Properties
of commonly
used gear
materials.

Ref:2
Page 15.8
Table-15.3
Recommended
modules
by
many
European
Countries.

Now we apply the bean strength equation for pinion and gear to find the tooth face width.
Fd = 6w x b x m x y
k
93,916.96695 = 375 x b x 8 x 0.29
1.5
b = face width = 161.9258 mm = 16.19258 cm
b ~ 16.2 cm
Gear Tooth Proportions
Addendum = a = m = 8 mm.
Dedendum = d = 1.25m = 10 mm
Clearance = 0.25m = 0.25 x 8 mm = 2 mm.
Total depth = a + d = 8 mm + 10 mm =18 mm
Working depth = (a + d) Clearance
= (m + 1.25 m) 0.25 m
= 2 m = 2 x 8 = 16 mm.
Circular pitch = Pc = II m = 25.12mm
For m = 8 mm and pitch line velocity Vm <8mps
Back lasb is 0.22mm

Ref:2
Page 15.12
Standard
Tooth
proportions.
Page 15.12

Ref:5
Table
22.4
page 810

Tooth thickness = 1.5708 m = 1.5708 x 8 mm = 12.57 mm.

Tooth space = 1.5708 m = 12.57 mm.
Diameter of Addendum Circle for pinion
= Dp + 2a = 142.85mm + 16 mm
= 158.85mm ~ 159 mm
Diameter of Addendum Circle for gear
= Dg + 2a = 857.14mm + 16mm
= 873.14mm
Diameter of dedendum circle for pinion
= Dp --- 2d =142.85 ----- ( 2 x 10)
= 122.85mm
Diameter of Dedendum Circle for gear
= Dp 2d = 857.14 (2 x10)
= 837.14mm

Check for wear,

Material for Gear:
55cr 70 chosen as the gear material due to following characteristics.

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Ref:8
Table 5
Page 8.5

1. It increases the elastic limit.

2. It increases hardness, corrosion resistance and also chilling effect.
Minimum ultimate tensile strength = 981 n/mm
The ratio of ultimate tensile strength to the yield strength is taken as 1.25.
Yield stress = 981 = 784.8 mm
1.25 ~ 785 N/ mm
Taking factor of pinion = 1.5 (for bending )
Allowable or design bending stress = 785 =523.323 N/ mm
1.5
Strength factor of gear
= (w) pinion x y = 375 x 0.3246
= 121.725
Strength factor of gear=
=(w) gear x y
= 523.333 x 0.4572
239.266
As the strength factor pinion is smaller than that of gear, hence the pinion is weaker .
The maximum or the limiting load for satisfactory wear of gear teeth, is obtained by
using the
Buckingham equation :
Ww = Dp. b.Q.k
Where Ww = Maximum or limiting load for wear in New tons
Dp= pitch circle diameter in mm
b= face width of the pinion
Q= Ratio factor =
2 xV.R for gear external
V.R+ 1
= 2x6 =1.714
6+1
Where V.R = velocity ratio of spur gear drive=6
K=load stress factor =(es) sin ( 1 + 1)
1.4
Ep Eg
es surface endurance limit in N/mm
=(2.75 BHN -70)
= (2.75 x444-70) = 1150.91 N/mm
Where BHN = 444 for pinion material 40Ni2Crl MO 28 steel
Eg =Ep = 2.1 x 105 N/mm
Sin = Sin 20= 0.342
K= (1150.91) x 0.342 (1
+
1)
1.4
2.1x105 2.1 x 105
= 3.08188
Ww = Dp x b x Q x k
=142.8 x162 x1.714 x3.08188
=1,22,242.762 N.
Pd =design load = 9573.595kg = 93,916. 96 N

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Ref:2
Page 15.3
Ref:5
Table 22.6
Page 818

Since where load (Ww ) > Design loan (Fd), hence th pinion is safe and will not fail due to
wear

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Chapter 6

GEAR DRIVE
DESIGN ANALYSIS

DESIGN OF GEAR DRIVE :

PINION: Since the diameter of the pinion is between the range Dp<=14.75 m
+6 ,we have Dp=14.3cm and m=0.8cm ,satisfy the above condition .Hence we have to

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make the pinion solid with uniform thickness equal to the face width .The diameter of
the pinion shaft is same as worm wheel shaft.

GEAR : The diameter of the gear is 85.8cm .Hence 6 arms are provided .
The arms of gear are designed by assuming them as cantilevers fixed at the hub end and
loaded at the pitch line , with the load equally distributed to all arms .
Bending moment on each arm will be
M=

Fo

Rg

____________________

na
where Fg =

Ft

Co

______________

Cv
Ft = 26090 N
Assuming Co = 1.56 and Cv = 0.88 for medium shock loads for more than 16
hours operation .

. . . Fo

2608 1.56
________________
0.88
= 46250 N
M = Fo R g
_________
na
=

46250 85.8
________________
6 2
= 33069 N.
Elliptical section for arm is taken because of its lightness , material saving and
reduces the windage losses and more strength , stiffness .
Since the stresses in the arms are of alternating type , therefore for medium shocks
conditions , factor of safety may be taken as 9. Therefore , design stresses in bending f b
= 1000

= 111.12 N / mm2
9
Now the section modulus , Z = b3
____________

Hence ,

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b = major axis of the hub = 2h
h = minor axis of the hub .
M = Z fb
333069 = b3 111.12
_____________________
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b = 8.46 cm
h = 4.23 cm
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Now , the major axis of the rim = b - taper

Usually the arms are tapered towards the rim about 6.5 cm / meter length of the
arm .
. . . major axis at the rim = b - taper
= 8.46 - 6.5 42.9
___________
100
= 5.7 cm
Minor axis at the rim end = 2.85 cm

RIM :
Rim thickness is given as
tr = m 3 n
________
2 ng
Now ng = 108 and na = no . of arms = 6.
m = 0.8 cm
tr = 0.8 3 108
________ = 1.66 cm
2 6
tr = 17 cm

= 16.6 mm

depth of circumferential rib , hr = tr = 17 mm .

thickness of rib , w= thickness of arm at this end .

SHAFT :
The diameter of the shaft can be found out by designing it under the combined
effect of torque transmitted by it and its bending .the bending moment acting on the
shaft will be due to the weight of the gear or pinion and due to normal force acting
between the tooth surfaces .
Torque on the shaft T = Fo Rg
= 46250 85.2/2
Now normal force Fn = Fo = 46250
cos
cos 200
= 49218.3 N
The weight of the gear W is given by
W = K . N g . fg . m 2
K = 0.118 for spur gear
W = 0.118 108 5.8 0.82
= 47.3 kg
W = 50 kg
Resultant loading on the gear will be
R1 = W 2 + F n 2 + 2 . W . Fn cos
= 502 + (49218.3) 2 + 2. 50 .49218.3 cos 200
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1984125 N

49688.4 N.
Taking the distance between right side bearing and gear and left side
bearing and gear are 75 cm and 25 cm respectively .
Reaction Ra = 49688.4 75 =
37266.3 N
________________
100
Reaction Rb =
=

49688.4 - 37266.3
12422.1 N

Maximum bending moment = 37266.3 25

Torque transmitted by gear shaft T

= Fo

= 93165.75 N mm

Rg =

46250

85.8

_______

2
198412.5 N mm

Equivalent torque Te = 198412.5 2 + 93165.75 2

=
219197.12 N mm
Material for gear shaft :
C-35 is choosen as the shaft material because of sufficient high
sytrenght b, ability to withstand heat ,case hardening treatment and it lessen the effect
of stress concentration . It also increases the wear resistance .
The ultimate strength in tension for C-35 is 500 - 600 N mm 2 . As we
know shear strength should not exceed 18% of the ultimate stenght of the material ,
15% of the ultimate strength ,
fs = 0.15 500 = 75 N mm2
equating the strength of the shaft with equivalent torque
Te = /16 d3 fs
=> 219197.12 = /16 d3 75
. . . d = 11.41 cm 11.5 cm
Hub diameter dh = 1.8 d
= 1.8 11.5
= 20.7 cm
Length of hub
= 1.25 d
Lh = 1.25 11.5
=
14.375 cm
Design of key & key ways (for gear shaft )
The design of key is based on the shaft diameter .
Shaft diameter cross-section of the key is
Width = b1 = 32 mm
Height = h1 = 18 mm
Keyway depth in shaft = 11 mm = t1
Keyway depth in hub = 7.4 mm = t2
Tolerance on key way depth for t1 = + 0.3 mm
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Tolerance on keyway depth for t2 = + 0.2 mm

Chamfer radius = r1 = 0.8 mm (maximum)
= 0.6 mm (minimum)
Keyway radius = R2 = 0.6 mm (maximum)
Material for key is same as material of shaft and i.e. C-35 .The shear stress for C-35 is
15% of the ultimate strength = 0.15 500 =75 N/mm2
. . . T = L 1 b1 fs d/2.
198412.5 = L1 3.2 750
. . L1 = 14.37 cm 14.5 cm
Check for crushing strength :

11.5/2

Crushing strength = 4 T
___________
d L1 h 1
= 2644 N/mm2
For rectangular shank key ,

crushing strength
_______________ = 3
Shear strength
.
. . crushing strength = 3 750 = 2250 N/mm2
Since calculated crushing strength is greater than 225 N/mm2 ,we have to
increase the length of the key .
. . . In practice , L1 = 1.5 d =1.5 d = 1.5 11.5 =17.25 cm

...

L1 = 17.5 cm

Crushing strength = 4 T
___________
=
219.08 N / mm2
d L1 h 1
Whichever is less than 2250 N/ mm2 . Hence the design is safe .
. . . dimension of parallel key is 32 18 17.5 mm
Design of key & key ways (for pinion shaft )
Design of key is based on the pinion shaft diameter
Shaft diameter = 60 mm
For the standard cross-section of the lkey is
Width b1 = 18 mm
Height h1 = 11 mm
Keyway depth in shaft t1 = 7mm
Keyway depth in hub t2 = 4.4 mm
Tolerance for t1 = +0.2mm
Tolerance for t2 = + 0.2 mm
Chamfer radius = r1 = 0.55 mm(max)
= 0.40 mm(min)
Keyway radius r2 (max) = 0.40 mm
Taking the same material as that of shaft
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fs = 42 N/mm2
Tmax = l1 b1 fs d/2 .
14788.85 = l1 1.8 42 6/2.
l1 = 6.52 cm
Check for crushing strength :
fc = crushing stress = 4 T
__________
d .l. h
= 4 . 14788.85
_____________
=
137.468 N/cm2
6.0 6.32 1.1
fc = 3 f s = 3

42

126 N/mm2

The calculated fc is greater than 126 N/mm2

Hence design is safe .
So length of key should be increased .
Taking l1 = 1.5 d = 1.5 6.0 = 9cm
fc = 4 14788.85
______________ = 995.88 N/mm2
6.0 9 1.1
which is less than 126 N/ mm2
Hence the design is safe .
The dimension of parallel key is 18 11 90.0 mm

Chapter 7

64

PLUMMER BLOCK
AND
BEARING
DESIGN ANALYSIS

PLUMMER BLOCK & BEARING :

It consists of bearing housing and bearing . Since the roller bearings have
higher load capacity than ball bearing for a given overall size ,also roller bearings due
to their greater area of contact , have greater capacity for radial loads than ball bearing .
We select double row roller bearing.
Types of roller : spherical roller is choosen because of the following reasons .
(a) high load capacity .
(b) high tolerance to shock loads
(c) self aligning capacity which is achieved by grinding bthe outer or
inner race way .
In the reciprocating feeder ,the bearing is supposed to operate 24 hrs a day . We
have bearing life is 50,000 hrs .
The life rating of roller bearing is given by
L = (C/We ) k 106 revolutions
For roller bearing K = 10/3.
Also L = 60 N. Lh
N = 9.69 rpm
Lh = 50,000 hrs.
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(C/We ) k 106 = 60 N Lh
(C/We ) 10/3 =

60 9.69 50000
__________________
10 6

...

C/We = 2.74

...

L = (2.74 ) 10/3 10 6 revolutions

= 28.785 10 6 revolutions
We = ( Xr Wr ) Ks
Wr = Ra = 3926.63
We = ( 1 3926.63) 2
We = 7853.26 kg
C = 2.74 7853.26 = 21,517.93 kg

From SKF catalogue , the recommended dimensions for spherical roller bearing are
Designation - 22224C
d = 115 mm , D = 215 mm , B = 58 mm
E= 143 mm , r = 3.5 mm , Co = 40,000 N
C = 40,000 N
Since the calculated value of dynamic load C is less than the recommended
value . The selected bearing is safe .
Roller dimensions :
Radial space available for the rollers
= D E - E - d = 215 - 143 - 143 - 120
_____
______
__________
__________
2
2
2
2

25 mm

No. of rollers = 25 (E + 50/2)

_______________ = 24 .253
25
Since there are 24.253 rollers without any spacing between them , so we take 22
rollers with spacing i.e. (24.25 - 22 ) 25 = 2.56 mm
______________
22
No. of rollers = 22 .
PLUMMER BLOCK BEARING FOR GEAR SHAFT :

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Cap design : The cap can be looked upon as a beam simply supported at the
center line of the bolts and subjected cto uniformly distributed load on the central 215
mm length .
For the inner race diameter of 115 mm ,the width of the cap is 120mm = 12cm
Length of the cap between the bolt center
= Do + 2 Rb + 2 body thickness of the block
= 205 + 2 0.8 + 2 1.0
= 241 mm
where Do = outer race dia of bearing
Length of uniformly distributed load = 215 mm
. . . Maximum bending moment at the center
= Ra /2 (24.1)/2 - Ra /2 21.5 /2
= 1963.18 24.1/2 - 1963.18 21.5/2
= 13104.22 N mm where Ra =load transmitted by the gear shaft .
Now , section modulus
Z = 1/6 12 t2 where t = thickness of bolt cap.
Allowable bending stress = ultimate stress
_____________
Factor of safety
Material : Taking malleable cast iron , the ultimate tensile strength = 250 N / mm2
Factor of safety = 6
Allowable stress fb = 250 = 41.66 N /mm2
____
6
Bending moment = fb Z = 41 .66 1/6 12

...

t2

t = 3.95 cm
Adopted t = 4 cm
Length of the body in the top portion
Y = 24.1 + 2 1.5 bolt diameter

Bolt material : taking carbon steel ( C-40 ) as the bolt material , allowable tensile
strength = 135 N/mm2
Taking the load on each bolt as 1.3 timea its usual share
=>1.3 3926.36/2 = 4 dc 2 135
dc = 1.55 cm
.
. . adopt dc = 1.6 cm =16 mm
Hence , y = 24.1 + 2 1.5 1.6
= 28.9 cm 29 cm
Distance between the oblong hole centres is kept as L = 28.9 + 2 4 =36.9 37cm
Thickness of the base = 3.5 cm =thickness of the cap
Overall length of the body Lo = 37 + 2 1.6 + 2 1.5 1.6
= 45 cm

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Chapter 8

68

ECCENTRIC DISC
DESIGN ANALYSIS

ECCENTRIC DISC DESIGN :

The function of the eccentric disc is to convert the rotary motion of the gear to
reciprocating of the coal tray ., through the tie rod . the important components where the
failure is likely to occur are eccentric disc pin and the key .
Considering the pin to fail in double shear , we have :
F = d32 fs 2
The material for the pin is choosen as C-40 .So the allowable shear stress
= elastic limit stress
________________
Factor of safety
= 1400 /9 N/mm2 = 15.56 N/mm2
The capacity of coal tray is 4 tons . Hence the force transmitted to the pin
through the tie rod = w
Where = co-efficient of friction between the wheels of the tray and the rails
=0.3

...

F = 0.3 4000
= 1200 kg

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...

F = d32 fs 2
1200 = d32 155.56 2

d = 2.221 cm
adopted d3 = 25 mm
Material For Eccentric Disc :
Cast iron is choosen as the material for eccentric disc .
The ultimate tensile stress is 140 N/mm2 .
Disc is subjected to completely reversed stress cycles ,fatigue load comes into picture .
fe = 0.4 f ut for each cast iron .
= 0.4 140
= 56 N/mm2 .
Working endurance limit ,
fe = C f C s C l fe
assuming Cf = 1
Cs = 0.85
Cl = 0.80
fe = 1 0.85 0.80 56 = 380.8 N/mm2
for completely stress cycle
Kf fV design stress
fv

fe
Kf (F .S .)

_____

d 3 = 25 mm , b3 = 55mm
d3/ b3 = 25 /55 = 0.454
Kt = 2.22 for d/b = 0.454

...

Kf = 1 + qf ( K t - 1 )
= 1 + 0.05 (2.22 - 1)
= 1.061
fv = 380 .8
= 3.98 N/mm2
__________

4 N/mm2

1.61 9
F = 2 t d fv ;
4000 0.3 = 2 t 2.5 40
t = 60 mm , thickness of the eccentric disc
DESIGN OF PIN :
Design of the pin is based on the bending and shearing .
The material for the pin is choosen as C-40 .
Bending stress fb = 120 N/mm2
The force transmitted to the pin is W =120 N/mm2
. . . Bending moment M = W L .
= 120 5 = 600 N/mm2
Assuming effective length of pin to be 5 cm
Section modulus Z = / 32 d3
and fb = M
__ Z
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120 =

600
_______
/ 32 d3
d = 3.75 cm
d = 38 mm
The ratio d/b =0.45
b = 8.5 cm
on comparing shearing and bending , the required diameter d =38mm and b=85mm.

NOMENCLATURE USED IN THE DESIGN :

SL NO.

DESIGN PARAMETER

1.

Tyre coupling
Outer diameter of tyre
Hub diameter
Outer diameter of flange
Hub length
Pressure plate thickness
Thickness of tyre
Distance between pressure plates
Thickness of flange
Worm reducer
Centre distance
Lead angle
Normal lead angle
Axial lead
Axial pitch of worm thread
Module
Number of worm starts
Number of teeth on worm gear
Pitch circle diameter of worm

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

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SYMBOL

VALUES(in
mm)

A
B
C
D
H
I
G
Tf

277
145
225
205
8
10
53
18.5

Cw

Ln
L
Pa
m
Z1
ng
dp

315
18.88
59.45
62.83
31.415
10
2
50
108.38

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.

Addendum circle diameter of worm

Dedendum circle diameter of worm
Length of threaded portion of worm
Pitch circle diameter of worm wheel
Addendum circle diameter of worm wheel
Dedendum circle diameter of worm wheel
Outside diameter of worm wheel
Rim width of worm wheel
Face width of worm wheel
Diameter of worm shaft
Diameter of worm gear shaft
Worm reducer housing & bearing
Bore diameter of bearing
Outside diameter
Pearing width
Cup length
Cone length
Housing wall thickness
Bearing cover bolt diameter
Diameter of foundation bolt
Thickness of washer
Outside diameter of washer
Diameter of housing cover bolt
Gear and pinion
Pitch circle diameter of gear
Pitch circle diameter of pinion
Face width of tooth of gear
Number of teeth on gear
Number of teeth on pinion
Module for gear and pinion
Rim thickness
Diameter of gear shaft
Hub diameter
Length of hub
Width of key
Height of key
Keyway depth in shaft
Keyway depth in hub
Length of key
Diameter of pinion
Width of key
Height of key
Length of key
Plummer block and bearing
Inner diameter of bearing
Inner race diameter of bearing
Outer race diameter of bearing
Width of bearing
Cap
72

da
dd
l
Dp
Da
Dd
Do
Br
f
dw
dg

128.38
84.38
172.63
500
520
476
535
96
86
30
40

d
D
T
C1
B
th
db
df
tw
dw
dh

180
320
57
24
52
30
10
28
3.5
59
8

Dg
Dp
fg
ng
np
m
tr
d
dh
ln
b1
h1
t1
t2
L1
dp
b1
h1
l1

857.14
142.85
60
108
18
8
17
115
207
143.75
32
18
11
7.4
175
60
18
11
65.2

d
E
D
B

115
143
215
58

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
1.
2.

Thickness of bolt cap

Diameter of bolt
Length of body in top portion
Distance between oblong hole centres
Overall length of the body
Eccentric disc
Thickness of eccentric disc
Diameter of pin

t
dc
y
L
Lo

40
16
290
370
450

t
ds

60
38

SCOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT

We have taken great pains and made sincere efforts in making our project as
realistic and practical as possible for the present day industries. Having said that , we still
believe that there is ample scope for improvement for bettering the operation of these
reciprocating coal feeders thereby improving the material handling systems in major
industries .
First

of all, these reciprocating type of feeders are not self-cleaning due to

which whenever we are handling a different material and when the contamination is not
desirable then the last plateful have to be removed manually .So a suitable arrangement has

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to be designed and adopted to clean the feeder in order to reduce labour and time of cleaning .
Secondly, the feeder is not recommended for highly abrasive material, but its range of use
can be effectively increased by improving the surface hardness of plate material .
For reducing the frictional losses, the worm and the worm wheel reduction
units may be replaced by chain drive using PIV gearbox using hydraulic link mechanism .
Finally for optimization of the entire unit and checking the feasibility of the design with
respect to stress consideration ,Finite Element Analysis can be adopted .

CONCLUSION

Reciprocating coal feeder is

an indispensable

part of the material handling industry . It

finds its use mainly in the coal mining industries like MAHANADI COAL FIELDS.
Reciprocating coal feeders are used in conjunction with conveyer belts since they guarantee
a continuous and controlled feed rate , these are low in cost , its drive mechanism is simple ,
can handle a wide range of miscellaneous materials including lumps and provides easy
assembly and disassembly of various feeder parts .
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Although the reciprocating feeder has many advantages, it has got some limitations
too .First of all this type of feeder cant be used for abrasive materials since there is a sliding

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motion.Secondly the worm reducer assembly is replaced by other reduction units owing to
its wear and heat dissipation losses .
So by proper operation of the units, following the standard maintenance and safety
instructions one can get a good service for a long time with least repairs without
compromising operators safety.

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2ND EDITION

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SHARIFF A. & SHARIFF N.A.

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MATERIALS AND DESIGN DATA FOR MACHINE
ELEMENTS- 2004 EDITION

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MAITRA G.M.
HANDBOOK OF GEAR DESIGN- 2ND EDITION

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KHURMI R.S. & GUPTA J.K.

A TEXTBOOK OF MACHINE DESIGN

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DR.SHARMA P.C. & DR.AGGARWAL D.K.

A TEXTBOOK OF MACHINE DESIGN

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BHANDARI V.B.
DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS-18TH REPRINT 2003

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KARWA R.
A TEXTBOOK OF MACHINE DESIGN
LAXMI PUBLICATIONS

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DESIGN DATA BOOK

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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