investigation of a universal joint shaft

Description:

• Universal joint shafts are joint shafts that transfer a torque and a rotational motion.
• A universal joint combines two non-aligned shafts.
• In a universal joint, the torque and the speed are non-uniformly transmitted.
• This non-uniform transmission is called the gimbal error.
• This is remedied by using two universal joints connected to each other by an intermediate shaft.
• This combination is referred to as the cardan shaft or the universal joint shaft.
• The KI 150unit can be used to study a universal joint shaft.
• A universal joint is also known as Hooke’s coupling.
• The experimental unit comprises two universal joints with intermediate shafts.
• The arrangement of the universal joints and the deflection angle can be set using two rotary disks on the base plate.
• On the drive side, the input angle is set and read by the drive universal joint.
• The intermediate shaft transmits the torque to the driven universal joint.
• The output rotation angle is read.
• The gimbal error is determined from the difference between the two angles.
• The elements are mounted on a base plate.
• Two handles make it easy to carry the unit.

Technical Details:

Specification:

• investigation of a universal joint shaft
• adjustment of the layout of the universal joints and the deflection angle via two rotary plates
• adjustment of the input angle of the drive universal joint
• measure the output angle of rotation
• determine the angular difference

Technical Data:

• Universal joint
  • quantity: 2
  • standard parts to DIN808
  • stainless steel
• Shaft
  • quantity: 3
  • diameter: 16mm
  • stainless steel
  • ball bearings

Dimensions & Weight:

• L x W x H: 360x280x200mm
• Weight: approx. 3kg

Learning Objections/Experiments:

• representation of the non-uniform transmission of a universal joint
• determine the gimbal error
• how the arrangement of the universal joints and the deflection angle affect the gimbal error

Scope of Delivery:

• 1 kinematic model
• 1 set of instructional material

Accessories:

• Optional: WP 300.09Laboratory trolley

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