Project

A belt-conveyor system is arranged as shown in Fig. 1 to transport trays. The top side of the
conveyor is supported by a steel plate to prevent sag of the belt. The belt is driven by the
drum BH from the motor M through two V-belt reductions. These two-speed reductions are
equal. Assuming the data given below:
Conveyor belt speed: 100 fpm
Weight of each tray: 8 lb
Maximum spacing of trays on belt: 20 in
Diameter of conveyor drum BH: 10 in
Motor speed: 870 rpm
Mechanical efficiency: 90%
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Determine the class of induction motor and its maximum horsepower to be specified.
- Design and calculate shafts with suitable diameter (shape design).
- Determine number and location of supporting bearings.
- Calculate and select appropriate bearings for 5 years life and 12 hours work per day.
- Design and select a V- belt system to drive the drive shaft
- Design a gear chain (with 4 gears) for speed reduction instead of V-belts, determine
and calculate the gears. (a sketch for recommendation shown in Fig. 2)
- Design an appropriate brake system that is placed on BH.
- Draw the exact CAD drawing of machine elements and assembled machine.
- Select and design appropriate couplings and joints.
- Use Tolerances as it is needed.
- Try to give a rough estimate of the final price of the design.