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Chain Drives

Chain drives are used to transmit mechanical power from one place to another. A chain drive uses a roller chain that passes over sprocket gears, with the gear teeth meshing with the chain links. This pulls the chain and transmits mechanical force. Chain drives are commonly used in vehicles like bicycles and motorcycles to convey power to the wheels. They are also used in various machines. Chain drives have advantages like perfect velocity ratio transmission and occupying less space than belt drives. However, they require accurate mounting and lubrication maintenance.

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Chain Drives

Chain drives are used to transmit mechanical power from one place to another. A chain drive uses a roller chain that passes over sprocket gears, with the gear teeth meshing with the chain links. This pulls the chain and transmits mechanical force. Chain drives are commonly used in vehicles like bicycles and motorcycles to convey power to the wheels. They are also used in various machines. Chain drives have advantages like perfect velocity ratio transmission and occupying less space than belt drives. However, they require accurate mounting and lubrication maintenance.

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CHAIN DRIVES

BY,
SHASHIDHARA S
8TH SEM B SEC
 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 1DA07ME088
INTRODUCTION
 Chain drive is a way of transmitting
mechanical power from one place to another.

 It is often used to convey power to the


wheels of a vehicle,
particularly bicycles and motorcycles.

 It is also used in a wide variety of machines


besides vehicles.
working

 The power is conveyed by


a roller chain, known as the drive
chain or transmission
chain, passing over a sprocket
gear, with the teeth of the gear
meshing with the holes in the
links of the chain.

 The gear is turned, and this pulls


the chain putting mechanical
force into the system.
CHAIn SPROCKET

PARTS OF A CHAIN
ROLLER CHAIN AND SPROCKET

 Power is output by
simply rotating
the chain, which
can be used to lift
or drag objects.
Idler wheel

 Gears that do not put power


into the system or transmit it
out are generally known
as Idler-wheels.
 An idler-wheel drive is a system

used to transmit the rotation of


the main shaft of a motor to
another rotating device.
 An idler gear is a gear wheel

that is inserted between two or


more other gear wheels.
BELT DRIVE DRIVE shaft

 A belt is a loop of flexible


material used to link two or Drive shafts tend to be even
more rotating shafts tougher and more reliable than
mechanically. chain drive, but weigh even more
 Belts may be used as a source and impart rotational torque.
of motion, to transmit power
efficiently, or to track relative
movement.
TYPES OF CHAIN DRIVES

 Silent Chain.
 Roller Chain.
 Conveyor Chain.
 Bush Chain.
 Ewart Chain.
 Leaf Chain.
 Pintle Chain.
 Lifting Chain.
APPLICATIONS

 Bicycles

 Automobiles

 Motorcycles

 Motors
BICYCLES

 Chain drives in
bicycles is often
used to convey
power to the wheels
of a vehicle,
particularly bicycles.
AUTO MOBILES

 Chain drive was
a popular
power
transmission
system from
the earliest
days of
the automobile.
MOTOR
CYCLES

 Chain drive versus


belt drive or use of
a driveshaft is a
fundamental design
decision in
motorcycle design.
MOTORS

 Internal combustion
engines often use chain
drive to power the timing
chain used to
drive overhead
camshaft valve trains.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

1. As no slip takes place during chain drive,


1. The production cost of


hence perfect velocity ratio is obtained.
chains is relatively high.
 2. Since the chains are made of metal,
therefore they occupy less space in width than
a belt or rope drive.  2. The chain drive needs
3. It may be used for both long as well as
accurate mounting and

short distances.

 4. It gives a high transmission efficiency (upto


careful maintenance,
98 percent). particularly lubrication and
 5. It gives less load on the shafts.
slack adjustment.
 3. The chain drive has
6. It has the ability to transmit motion to
velocity fluctuations

several shafts by one chain only.


especially when unduly
7. It transmits more power than belts.
stretched.

 8. It permits high speed ratio of 8 to 10 in one


step.

 9. It can be operated under adverse


temperature and atmospheric conditions.
CONCLUSION

 Chain drive was a popular power transmission


system from the earliest days of the automobile.

 It gained prominence as an alternative to


the Systeme Panhard with its
rigid Hotchkiss driveshaft and universal joints.
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