THE EXPERIMENTALLY DETERMINATION FOR THE ELASTIC AND SAFETY CLUTCH

Abstract

The paper presents the role and importance of testing simple mechanical couplings with multiple functions, elastic and safety couplings. The function, the theoretical characteristics and the operating principle of an elastic safety coupling are also presented. This mechanical coupling represents a new type coupling, which by its simple functions, performs the functions of a combined coupling. The elastic and safety coupling presented in the paper is a coupling with the equatorial cam and the degenerate fasteners in elastic lamellae elements, rubber shoes, and helical compression springs. The static and dynamic experimental characteristics necessary for analyzing the representative influences of the geometrical and functional parameters on the dynamic behavior of the clutch are presented. The paper finally presents the conclusions regarding this new type of mechanical coupling with multiple functions.