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Coupling method

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COUPLING

WHAT IS COUPLING ?
A device that is used to connect two
shafts(Input Shaft & Output Shaft / driving
shaft & driven shaft) together for the
purpose of power transmission.
WHY DO WE NEED COUPLINGS ?

Power can be transmitted by means of


various gear arrangements or drives only
if the shafts are parallel.

Couplings are used when the shafts are in


a straight line and are to be connected
end to end to transmit power.
PURPOSE OF COUPLING ?

1. Power Transmission
2. Joining misalignment of shafts
3. Reduce shock violation
4.Easy to assemble and disassemble
TYPES OF COUPLING ?

• General types of couplings are:


– rigid: for aligned shafts
– flexible: for non-aligned shafts
ALIGNED SHAFT COUPLINGS
Aligned shaft couplings are RIGID COUPLINGS
that are designed to draw two shafts together
so that no motion can occur between them.
• Types
– Flanged
– Split Coupler
– Keyed
– Friction
MUFF / SLEEVE COUPLING
Demo

Sleeve couplings are nothing but just sort of


thick hollow cylinder/pipe called
as sleeve or muff.
MUFF / SLEEVE COUPLING
The sleeve is manufactured keeping the diameter of shaft in mind so
that the shaft fits perfectly into the sleeve.
The driver & driven, both the shafts are then inserted into each side
of the sleeve.
Also two or more threaded holes are provided into the sleeve as
well as in both of the shaft’s end so that they don’t move in
longitudnal direction
Also the keyway and key ensures that the shaft and sleeve doesn’t slip.
SPLIT MUFF / CLAMP COUPLING

In split muff coupling, the sleeve or muff isn’t a single different part
instead it is split into 2
SPLIT MUFF / CLAMP COUPLING

In split muff coupling, the sleeve or muff isn’t a single different part
instead it is split into 2
The muffs are semi-cylindrical in shape which then fits over the
shaft. Threaded holes are provided on the muffs so that both the
shafts can be joined with steel bolts or studs.
The special feature of this coupling is that it can be assembled and
disassembled without changing the position of shaft.
Application-
They are used for medium to heavy duty load with moderate speed.
FLANGED COUPLING
Demo

A key is used to to fix the coupling to the


shaft, and then couplings are bolted
together.
GEAR COUPLING
Demo

The gear coupling is another modified version of the


FLANGE COUPLING
GEAR COUPLING
In gear coupling, the flange and hub are different parts assembled
together instead of a single part as in flange coupling.
The hubs are externally splined but they are so thick and deep that you
can regard them as gear teeth. Also the flanges have internal teeth. The
gear ratio is 1:1 and are meshed together. The single joint gear
couplings are limited to lower angular misalignments.

Application-
Gear couplings are used for heavy-duty applications where requirement
of torque transmission is higher.
Keyed Coupler

•Grooves are cut into the shaft and the


fixed part.
•A key is put in the grooves to lock the
two parts together.
Friction Coupling
Driver Friction Material
Plate A
Driver Shaft Driven Shaft
In motion In motion

Driver Shaft Driven Shaft


In motion Stationary

Clutch Disengaged Clutch Engaged


NON-ALIGNED SHAFT COUPLINGS

• Used to join SHAFTS THAT MEET AT A


SLIGHT ANGLE / INTERSECTING SHAFTS
• Angle may still change while running due to
vibration or load.
• Types:
– Universal
– Constant Velocity
– Flexible
UNIVERSAL JOINT COUPLING

•Consist of two end yokes and a center bearing


block.
•Provides for angular misalignment of up to 45
degrees.
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

•Used where angles are greater than 20 and there


is no room to use two universal joints.
•Driven shaft maintains a constant speed
regardless of driver shaft angle.
•Used on driveshafts on front wheel drive cars.
FLEXIBLE COUPLING
Where shafts cant be aligned properly

Best for
• Power Transmission

Limitation
• Costly / complex construction
FLEXIBLE - BUSH PIN COUPLING

Able to Manage:
1.0.1 to 0.5 mm eccentricity
2.Minor angular misalignment(up to 3 degree)
Suitable for :
High Torque transmission
TYRE COUPLING
TYRE COUPLING
● Acts as Self-Aligning Agent
● Avoids Metal Contact
● Smoothness Vibration
● Gives Life to Bearings
● Removes Unpleasant Sound
● Takes End Level Shock Load
● Makes Easy Replacement
● Suits to Vertical Drive
● Avoids Cost Against Breakdown
● Decreases Temperature Rise
JAW & SPIDER COUPLING
JAW & SPIDER COUPLING

Their application is ideal for transmitting torque while damping torsional


vibrations and absorbing shocks produced by the uneven operation of
certain prime movers

torsionally flexible and designed for positive torque transmission. They


are failsafe. Operational vibrations and shocks are efficiently dampened
and reduced
FLUID COUPLING
FLUID COUPLING
Fluid coupling consists of 2 parts – a pump & a turbine. Both of these
have blades mounted inside at a certain angle. The pump is mounted on
the end of driver shaft while the turbine on the driven shaft.
The fluid enters into the pump through its centre and when the driver
shaft rotates, due to centrifugal force it is pushed outwards. The casing
is such that it diverts the motion of fluid into the turbine and the
turbine blades along with turbine starts rotating. This way the pump
and the turbine both make a coupling.
When an extra part called a reactor is introduced between the pump
and the turbine, surprisingly the device becomes a torque
converter which is an alternative to manual clutch in automatic
transmission systems in cars !
FLUID COUPLING
Application-
It is widely used in marine and industrial applications where controlled
start-up of the power transmission is very essential.
BELLOWS COUPLING
BELLOWS COUPLING
Bellows couplings are an assembly of two aluminum hubs and a
uniform, thin walled stainless steel bellows.
The use of aluminum hubs with a bellows results in a coupling with
very low inertia,
The characteristics of bellows make them an ideal method for
transmitting torque in motion control applications.
The bellows allow the coupling to bend easily under loads caused by
the three basic types of misalignment between shafts (angular, parallel,
axial motion).
BIBBY COUPLING
BIBBY COUPLING
Applications :
Cement Mills – in grinding and crushing
machinery.
Cranes
Conveyors
Turbines
Marine Auxiliaries
Paper Mills
COUPLINGS – PARALLEL SHAFT

• Used to join PARALLELSHAFTS


• Case of eccentricity in Rotating shafts
OLDHAM’s COUPLINGS

• Used to join PARALLELSHAFTS


• Case of eccentricity in Rotating shafts

Driving Tongue Driven


OLDHAM’s COUPLINGS

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