GearBox Group 4k
• Carlo Sinay
• Andrew Anthony
• David Jaffit
• Niq Nazrin
Design Time Line
Design
Priorities
Preliminary
Calculations
Gear
Configurations
Mounting
Methods
Analysis and
Selection
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Design Priorities
Performance Mark Equation: 𝑃 =
𝑚2 𝑔2ℎ2
𝑉𝐼𝑡2 𝐷3
Priority list:
1. Gearbox Dimension Size
2. Speed at which Gearbox pulls weight
3. Power used by gearbox
(Every controllable variable in equation was prioritised by their index)
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Calculated coefficient of static friction = ~0.3
Calculated projected required output force = ~92N
Estimated gear ratio (simple) based on motor specs and projected
required output torque = 1:34
Design Consideration – Friction and Torque
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Design Consideration - Limitations
- Acrylic strength
- Laser cutting effects on acrylic
- Limitations of laser cutting
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Design Consideration - Limitations
Design – Gear Configurations
Friction elements
Volume of gearboxes
Spacing and layout of gears
Pulley Systems
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Design – Gear Configurations
Design – Mounting Method
Gearbox
External
Mounting
Plate
Integrated
Mounting
Holes GearBoxGroup4K
Design – Mounting Method
External Plate Mounting:
- Extra space for gears
- Stress focused on plate
Integrated Mounting:
- Reduces wasted space in gearbox
- Stress is focused in gearbox
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Design – Conclusion
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References
http://www.globalspec.com/
http://forums.Autodesk.com/
User- Nathaniel.Parr
http://www.hercus.com.au/
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GearBox Group 4k - Design Presentation