A cone clutch is mounted on a shaft which transmits power at 200 rpm. The small diameter of the cone is 200 mm, the cone face is 50 mm and the cone face makes an angle of 12 degrees with the horizontal. Determine the axial force necessary to engage the clutch to transmit 7 kW if the coefficient of friction of the contact surfaces is 0.15. What is the maximum pressure on the contact surfaces assuming uniform wear?

A cone clutch is mounted on a shaft which transmits power at 200 rpm. The small diameter of the cone is 200 mm, the cone face is 50 mm and the cone face makes an angle of 12 degrees with the horizontal. Determine the axial force necessary to engage the clutch to transmit 7 kW if the coefficient of friction of the contact surfaces is 0.15. What is the maximum pressure on the contact surfaces assuming uniform wear?

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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