ADMC MINI PROJECT

Implementation of Lever-Screw Mechanism

Submitted by:
Shaswata Bose (Project Lead)- 17ME167
Abhay Kumar – 17ME101
Aditi Pravin Marathe – 17ME104
Alok S Potdar – 17ME107
Ameya Rajhans Shende – 17ME108
Arpitha Yoga Narasimha – 17ME113
Brij Raj Singh – 17ME117
Farid Danish – 17ME123
Pradeep Kumar Modi – 17ME152
Abstract
Belt drives are used as a means of providing power transmission over a considerable
distance. In this project, we aim to use belt drives as a method of diverting the shaft
power from tyres to auxiliary mechanisms. While most mechanisms require their
power source and equipment, this lever-screw mechanism ensures that there is an
efficient distribution of the available power.

While the principles of the functioning of automobiles remain the same throughout
history, improvements are made for better performance. Applications of the lever
screw mechanism can be used in automobiles such as adjusting the belt tension of
engine drive belt. Moreover, it can be used to transfer the power transmitted to other
systems of an automobile.
Background to the Lever-Screw Mechanism
● The lever-screw mechanism is a very
comprehensive mechanism that has a broad
scope for several applications.
● It is a straightforward, but powerful mechanism.
● The applications range from belt tensioning,
simulating inversions of four-bar mechanisms,
slider, mechanical press, clamps and much more.
● Huge amounts of power are transmitted from the
screw even when there is a slight rotation of the
shaft. Therefore, the force from rotating or moving
the lever is amplified for the user's requirement.
Lever-Screw Mechanism for Belt Tensioning
● This mini project comprises of the
implementation of the Lever Screw
Mechanism for a multifunction belt drive.
● This project intends to implement a simple
mechanism into several utilities of an
automobile.
● The lever-screw mechanism can be used
for engaging and disengaging the belt drive
as per user requirement.
● Moreover, it can be used for adjusting the
tension of the belt for efficient power
transmission and distribution.
Working Principles:
● The mechanism is made up of a double-
crank four-bar mechanism which is
mechanically actuated using a worm gear.
● The rotation of the worm gear is
responsible for moving the links which in
turn engages/disengages driving/driven
pulley, or it can adjust the tension of the
belt.
● Furthermore, the movement of the pulley is
correlated to the amount that is rotated by
the worm gear.
 ● The adjustment of belt tension is required for applications such as the
Applications of Belt wearing of a serpentine drive belt. As it ages, it tends to be subjected
Tensioning Lever-Screw to wear and fatigue. Due to this slippage occurs which decreases the
efficiency of power transmission.
Mechanism ● Usually, the drive belt needs to be regularly checked by a mechanic,
however, through a feedback mechanism, it can be automatically re-
● An application of this adjusted.
mechanism is with the Chain ● Hence, the automatic readjustment of the belt can be achieved with
Trencher - a multi-purpose the Lever-Screw Mechanism.
vehicle.
● The vehicle uses chain-driven
blades to dig underground.
● The power used to drive this
chain transmitted using a belt
drive, which can be
engaged/disengaged using the
Lever-Screw Mechanism.
● Through this, the power can be
relayed between different
systems of the vehicle.
Components Required
Component Number Of

Coupler 1

Idler Pulley 1

Crank 2

Connector 2

Driver Pulley 1

Driven Pulley 1

Nut (M10) 1

Adjusting Bolt (M10) 1

“This is a super-important quote”

- From an expert
 For our design:

- Diameter of driven pulley [D1] =

150mm
- Diameter of driver pulley [D2] =
90mm
- Diameter of idler pulley [D3] =
50mm
- m1 = 0.20
- m2 = 0.25
T2 = 1.315 kN - C = 400mm

T1 = 2.591 kN - Density of the belt material (r) = 1000kg/m3

- Breadth (b) = 20mm
- Thickness (t) = 2mm
- N = 500 RPM
- Power Transmitted = 5kW
1.84T2’ - T1’ = 0.51 (3)

T1’ = T2’ + 1275.57 (4)

T1’ = 1.519kN
T2’ = 2.794kN
CONCLUSION
● The lever-screw mechanism for tension
adjustment proves to be a very efficient and
cheap way of transmitting power.
● The applications of this mechanism include
Chain-Trencher, which is also used in multi-
utility military trucks.
● Some other uses include the drive belt used
in automobiles.
● This mechanism is purely mechanical, hence
proves to be an accurate and robust solution
for an efficient power distribution and
transmission.
This shows that, as the angle of
wrap (α) increases, the ratio of the
tensions (T1/T2) also increases in
an exponential manner.
Thus, as the length of the belt
increases in during its lifetime, the
tension decreases. Therefore, this
mechanism ensures that the tension is
constantly maintained and the power
is transmitted efficiently.