Roller Chain
Roller Chain
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I need an indepth analysis of the roller chain dynamics. It's really hard. Not even the mechanical engineering books I've tried have much on the dynamics and detailed analysis of a roller chain. Most of it is on gears. Anyone know of any good sources?
Well my question is this. In my design, I have a sprocket that drives a roller chain. However, the chain doesn't wrap around the sprocket. Rather, it's more similar to a rack and pinion system. I can't use a rack and pinion because the system needs to be flexible.
Are there any forces (separation forces) between the roller chain and the driving sprocket? I know in gears the separation force is F * tangent of the pressure angle, where F is the transmitting force.
What about for a linear roller chain and a sprocket?
Thanks.
Well my question is this. In my design, I have a sprocket that drives a roller chain. However, the chain doesn't wrap around the sprocket. Rather, it's more similar to a rack and pinion system. I can't use a rack and pinion because the system needs to be flexible.
Are there any forces (separation forces) between the roller chain and the driving sprocket? I know in gears the separation force is F * tangent of the pressure angle, where F is the transmitting force.
What about for a linear roller chain and a sprocket?
Thanks.





RE: Roller Chain
http://www.ustsubaki.com/chainguide.html
But not specifically about the pin gear drive.
Either buy or borrow a copy of "CHAINS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND MATERIAL HANDLING" sold at:
http://www.americanchainassn.org/ACAPubs.htm
I think it will help you with your design.
RE: Roller Chain
http://www.ustsubaki.com/chainguide.html
Mirekp
Mechanical and engineering calculations
www.mitcalc.com
RE: Roller Chain
RE: Roller Chain
iwis.com
or try
http://www.bomis.com/rings/chain/
here you find the information of chain manufacturers (67)
goodluck
RE: Roller Chain
Depending upon the speed you might need slipper pads or guide sprockets to keep the chain line below the pitch line of the sprocket. At least to the perpendicular line between two rollers in simultaneous contact with the sprocket.
You should be able to figure the separating force from the angle of the tooth profile at the roller contact point.