Model 15: Stepdwell motion of a belt, based on a crank-slider with a belt

 

Kinematic scheme:

 

Dimensions:

 

 

Dimensions [m]

N teeth

a

0.050

 

b

0.080

 

c

0.225

 

d

0.492

 

e

0.050

 

f

0.105

 

m

0.160

 

r1

0.0334

n1=21

r2

0.0255

n2=16

r3

0.0382

n3=24

r4

0.0150

 

r5

0.040

 

belt pitch t

0.010

 

belt 1

 

70

belt 2

 

126

 

 

Explanation:

The belt at the frame (between the rolls at distance d) performs a step-dwell motion. The green slider is driven by the crank-slider mechanism (oscillatory motion). The double pulley at the slider (radii r2 and r3) has constant rotational velocity derived from the crank rotation. When moving to the left, the slider velocity compensates the constant belt speed. The diagram below shows the step-dwell motion.

Literature

 

Remarks: The stepsize Ds = n3t*n1/n2 = 0.24*21/16 = 0.315 m. Four steps match with the belt length.

The coupler length c is adjustable by the excenter at the slider joint.

 

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