Design And Technology- Belt Drives Flashcards
1
Q
Belt drive
A
Pulley systems that are joined together by means of a belt.
2
Q
Another type of belt drive
A
Chain and sprocket
3
Q
Input =
A
Driver
4
Q
Output =
A
Driven
5
Q
Smaller =
A
Weaker = faster
6
Q
Bigger =
A
Slower = stronger
7
Q
Functions of a belt drive
A
To change speed and torque
To change direction
8
Q
RPM
A
Revolutions per minute
9
Q
Velocity ratio =
A
Diameter of driven pulley/ diameter of driver pulley
10
Q
Diameter of the pulley determines
A
The belt drive’s torque