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Info on Sizing Positive Clutches??

Thread starter rb
Start date Jun 17, 2005

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Jun 17, 2005

rb

Mechanical

I need a positive clutch to transmit torque in both rotational directions with minimal play. I am looking at designing a v-shaped tooth postive clutch to do the job.

Can anyone point me to a reference on sizing a V-tooth positive clutch?

Thanks!
Ralph