ROBOTIC: DRIVE TRAIN

SYSTEMS
By: Caitlin & Marissa

DIRECT
Direct drive systems DRIVE
have one motor for each motive device on
the robot. There is no energy transference system, as the motor is
directly connected, a transfer of energy or power straight from the
engine crankshaft or motor shaft to the prop, without a clutch.
to regulate, conduct, or control the affairs to give commands or
orders with authority.

BELT DRIVE

Belt drive uses wheels with a groove on the edge. The Belts fit into the
groove and the friction turns the belt when the pulley is rotated (some
belts have teeth that fit into lateral grooves in the wheel).
Typically, two wheels are connected by a belt in this fashion. One wheel is
connected to the drive motor and the second wheel is attached to the
axle. The mechanical advantage results from the ratio of the different
diameters of the wheels.
a transmission system using a flexible belt to transfer power
a band of cloth, leather, etc., worn, usually around the waist, to support
clothing, carry tools, weapons, or ammunition, or as decoration

CHAIN DRIVE

Chain drives are similar to belt drives. The difference lies in the use of a
sprocket (toothed wheel) instead of grooved wheel and the use of a chain
instead of a belt.
As in the belt drive two wheels are connected by a chain, and the
mechanical advantage results from the ratio of the different diameters or
the ratio of the different numbers of teeth on the sprockets.
a chain of links passing over sprockets that transmits rotation from one
shaft to another.
a flexible length of metal links, used for confining, connecting, pulling, etc.,
or in jewelry.

GEARED DRIVE

Geared drives are similar again, using teethed wheels, but direct connection
between the wheels occurs. The mechanical advantage is calculated from the
ratio of the different numbers of teeth on the gears.
A mechanism for transmitting motion by gears, esp. for a specific purpose the
steering gear of a boat, the engagement or specific ratio of a system of gears,
in gear, high gear, personal equipment and accoutrements; belongings, and
the equipment and supplies for a particular operation, sport, etc.