Journal of Mechanisms Transmissions and Automation in Design · 1983 · 29 citations · 0 references
High-rate Loading20-Tooth SprocketEngineeringExperimental DeterminationLoad ShiftingMechanicsMechanical EngineeringLoad DistributionMechanical SystemsLoad-bearing CapacityStructural MechanicsDriver SprocketMechanics Of Materials
An experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of elastic properties, geometric variations, and lubrication on roller chain load distribution. Comparison was made with the theoretical results for a test chain on a 20-tooth sprocket. The load distribution was found for a large number of cases to be independent of the elastic properties of the chain and the sprocket. The load distribution for the chain on a driver sprocket differed from that for a chain on a driven sprocket because of the change in direction of the friction force. Lubrication had no noticeable effect. A large pitch for the sprocket teeth was found to amplify the tension in the chain link.