A new approach to the kinematical analysis of universal joints

Karadere G., Kopmaz O., Güllü E.

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, cilt.39, sa.3-4, ss.317-329, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 3-4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1504/ijmpt.2010.035806
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Materials and Product Technology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.317-329
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: kinematic analysis, universal joint
  • İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

In this paper, universal joint is treated from the viewpoint of the theory of mechanisms, and firstly, its degree of freedom as a spherical mechanism is calculated and discussed. Then, two different systems which are used to transmit rotational motions, are kinematically analysed. The first of these systems consists of two shafts connected via a universal joint, while the other comprises of three shafts and two universal joints connecting them. For both systems, the relationships between rotation angles of shafts are derivated by applying the rigidity condition on the cross arms. Copyright © 2010 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.