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International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET)
Volume 9, Issue 11, November2018, pp. 1176–1182, Article ID: IJMET_09_11_121
Available online at http://www.iaeme.com/ijmet/issues.asp?JType=IJMET&VType=9&IType=11
ISSN Print: 0976-6340andISSN Online: 0976-6359

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DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF TIRE COUPLING

Ayaz Aydin Abduljabbar, Abbas Mohammed Ismael
Mechanical Department, Kirkuk University / College of Engineering, Iraq

Isam E. Yousif
Fuel and Energy Engineering Technologies Dept. Technical College-Kirkuk,
Northern Technical University/ Iraq

ABSTRACT
The tire coupling is torsional soft flexible coupling which is a feature that most
desirable for optimum torque transmission. Designing the tire coupling by using the
standard parameters and applying the torque for testing purposes will find the main
deformation in the couplings. So we will try to improve the design to maximize the
bearing effect for the coupling body. We will use the Solidworks simulation in order to
visualize the failure spots on the body. In our research for testing we will apply a
maximum torque 64 N.m and use rubber and polyurethane and other parts of the tire
coupling are (Alloy steel). As a result we will compare these two materials (Rubber and
Polyurethane) to find the optimum design.
Keywords: Tire coupling, Rubber, Polyurethane, SOLIDWORK.

Cite this Article: Ayaz Aydin Abduljabbar, Abbas Mohammed Ismael and Isam E.
Yousif, Design and Analysis of Tire Coupling, International Journal of Mechanical
Engineering and Technology, 9(11), 2018, pp. 1176–1182.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Coupling: A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the
purpose of transmitting power. Couplings do not normally allow disconnection of shafts during
operation; however of couplings is to join two pieces of rotating equipment while permitting
some degree of there are torque limiting couplings which can slip or disconnect when some
torque limit is exceeded, the primary purpose misalignment or end movement or both. By
careful selection, installation and maintenance of couplings, substantial savings can be made in
reduced maintenance costs and downtime.
The Tire Coupling is essentially designed to allow for misalignment both angular and
parallel and absorbs torsional vibration which is minimizes shock loads misalignment by the
coupling. The Coupling has been successfully subjected under normal circumstances, to angular
misalignment up to 4 degree, parallel misalignment up to 3 mm and end float up to 8 mm. The
parts of the coupling have enough flexibility to suppress the initial shock load and eliminate the
common stresses to limited conditions. Tire coupling consists of two flanges, and the two

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halves are joined by rubber tire. The tire itself has ability for torsional stress and it is flexible,
this allows the tire coupling to compensate most of shock loading the backlash.
We concentrated to tire couplings because not needed to lubrication and it is desirable in
such fields as food processing and textiles hence requiring no continues maintenance as a result.
The tire coupling forms one combined assembly and there is no relative movement inside of
any part.
In this research we chose two types of materials rubber and polyurethane that can be used in
tire coupling. And we studied the effect of stresses on these materials such as von Misses stress,
shear stress, ESTRN and Factor of safety (FOS) to choose the best one.

2. SPECIFICATIONS OF TIRE COUPLING

Figure 1 2D Tire Coupling

Table 1 Dimensions of tire coupling (Units are in mm)

NO. Description Shaft Diameter A D B G L C M

1 Tire Coupling 20 104 82 72 21 65 22 17

Table 2 Physical specifications of tire coupling

Specification Value
Torque 64 N.m
Speed 4500 r.p.m
Tire Material Rubber, Polyurethane
Hub Material Alloy Steel
Bolts Alloy Steel

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3. METHODOLOGY
A. CAD-Models:

Figure 2 Isometric view of CAD model of Tire Coupling

The solid model of bearing component is created in SOLID WORKS V. 2016 software.

B. Design of Tire coupling:

To design the tire coupling with Alloy steel shaft that transmitting 30.144 kW, 64 N.m and at
4500 r.p.m. we will use two different materials (rubber & polyurethane).

Meshing of Tire Coupling:

In this study, SOLIDWORK SIMULATION is used for a meshing the Tire coupling. It creates
sufficient meshing as shown in figure 3 below.

Figure 3 Meshing of Tire Coupling

Hub Shaft of Tire coupling body is made of Alloy steel with maximum shear Module
7.9e+010 N/m^2 and fixed on the shaft with key. Tire Coupling made from (Rubber,
Polyurethane) with maximum shear Module 3.189*10^8 N/m2.

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C. Boundary condition

Figure 4 Fixed point of the Tire Coupling

D. Analysis
We will test the tire coupling to find values for {Von Mises stress, shear stress, ESTRN and
Factor of safety (FOS)}. We will apply torque (T = 64 N.m).

Analysis of Rubber Material:

1- Von Mises and shear stress (Rubber Tire):

Figure 5 Von Mises stress of Tire Coupling

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Figure 6 shear stress of Tire Coupling

2- ESTRN, Factor of safety FOS (Rubber Tire):

Figure 7 ESTRN of Tire Coupling

Figure 8 Factor of safety (FOS) of Tire Coupling

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Analysis of Polyurethane Material:

1- Von Mises and shear stress (Polyurethane Tire):

Figure 9 Von Mises stress of Tire Coupling

Figure 10 shear stress of Tire Coupling

2- ESTRN, Factor of safety FOS (Polyurethane Tire):

Figure 11 ESTRN of Tire Coupling

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Figure 12 Factor of safety (FOS) of Tire Coupling

4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

As we see from figures 5.6.9.10, the maximum values for shear stress of Rubber Tire Coupling
is 1.340e +e008 N/m^2 and Von Mises is 3.634e008 N/m^2. While the maximum shear stress
value for Polyurethane Tire Coupling is 3.700e +e007 N/m^2 and von Mises is
7.694+e007N/m^2. This indicates that the rubber bears more stress than the polyurethane and
this means that the rubber is better than polyurethane.

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