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Download Solution PDFTo avoid self-engagement in cone clutch, its semi-cone angle is always kept
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Download Solution PDFConcept:
A cone clutch consists of inner and outer conical surfaces.
- The outer cone is keyed to the driving shaft, while the inner cone is free to slide axially on the driven shaft due to splines as shown in the figure.
- They are simple in construction and are easy to disengage. However, the driving and driven shafts must be perfectly coaxial for efficient functioning of the clutch.
- Cone clutches are friction clutches.
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To avoid self-engagement in the cone clutch, its semi-cone angle is always kept greater than the angle of static friction.
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