APPLICATIONS OF CHAIN DRIVE IN

AUTOMOBILES AND SELECTION OF IT FROM

MANUFACTURERS CATALOGUE
SUBJECT: DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS -2

PRESENTED BY: MAKARAND ANIRUDHA GOKHALE

GUIDED BY : PROF. SHARAD KAKAD.
DEFINITION
 A chain drives works very similar to a belt drive system. It
works by mechanically transferring power from once source
(known as the driver) to another source (known as the driven)
 This is achieved from sprockets rather than sheaves pulleys
(used in a belt drive)A sprocket has visible drive points (teeth)
on both the driver / driven locations and these locate with the
links in the chainA chain drive has distinct advantages over a
belt drive.
TYPES OF CHAIN DRIVES
ADVANTAGES
 Can transmit high power.
 Able to work with accurate synchronising.
 Centre distance between shafts is comparatively large.
 Ability to work in areas where oil or grease is present.
 Can work in severe operation conditions (wet, abrasive,
hot).
 Lengths can be modified / set to required via link
extraction / addition.
DISADVANTAGES
 Are less flexible than belt drives.
 Require regular lubrication.
 Backlash / slackness is evident.
 Can be noisy.
 Requires regular checks & maintenance.
ROLLER CHAIN DRIVES
 Simplex roller chain is the type used for bicycle drive
motion.
 It has single width row of rollers.
 It can be shortened or lengthened upon requirement.
 The chain must always run parallel between the 2
sprockets that it is positioned between, non
parallelism of the chain and sprockets will cause wear
and a reduction of the running efficiency of the
drive.
CHAIN DRIVE LUBRICATION
 There are a few reliable methods of ensuring the
chain receives regular needed lubrication.
 Gravity fed oil drip Manual application of oil
(brush on or oil feeder can)
 Manual application of grease (by spatula or
aerosol spray).
 Splash method via passing through an oil tray Force
fed oil
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CHAIN DRIVES

 Regular checks should be carried out on the chain drive system

including:
1. Regular checks for adequate lubricant supply.
2. Checks upon the chain to check for link condition (rollers &
side plates)
3. Periodic checks on the chain for stretching (sag) & tension.
4. Checks upon the sprockets to alignment and tooth wear /
condition
APPLICATIONS OF CHAIN DRIVE IN AUTOMOBILES

CHAIN DRIVES ARE USED IN

VARIOUS TYPES OF
AUTOMOBILES.
USES IN AUTOMOBILES
 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.
 Most often, the power is conveyed by a roller chain, known as
the drive chain or transmission chain
 Internal combustion engines often use a timing chain to drive
the camshaft. This is an area in which chain drives frequently
compete directly with timing belt drive systems, particularly when
the engine has one or more overhead camshafts.
 Chain drive versus belt drive or use of a driveshaft is a fundamental
design decision in motorcycle design.
PROBLEM STATEMENT FOR CHAIN DRIVES

Given:
Driver: SOME TYPE OF MOTOR
Driven: DRIVEN SHAFT OR MOTOR
Ni= -
No=-
CHAIN DESIGN PROCESS
1.) # of sprocket teeth, N1 (smaller sprocket) > 17 (unless low speed
< 100 rpm.).
2.) Speed ratio = n1/n2
3.) 30 x Pitch Length < Center Distance < 50 x Pitch Length.
4.) Angle of contact of chain on smaller sprocket > 120°
5.) # sprocket teeth, N2 (longer sprocket) < 120.
6.) Design Power
DP = SF x HP
DP = 1.4 ( Table 7-8) x 100 hp
DP = 140 hp
7.) Calculate velocity ratio:
SELECTION OF CHAIN DRIVE
 SELECT THE BEARING ON THE BASIS OF REQUIRED
STRANDS AND VELOCITY RATIO
 DIVIDED THE HP OF CHAIN BY THE SELECTED STRAD
FACTOR.
Number of Roller Multiple Strand
Chain Strands Factor
2 1.7

3 2.5

4 3.3

5 3.9

6 4.6
EXAMPLE OF MANUFACTURER’S CATALOGUE