Machine Design Project

Power Transmission
Robot
DIPLOMA ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)

Supervisor: Mr. Toutou
Project Coordinator: Mr. Atish
Group:
2013112842‐ Shaneel Prasad
2018000994 ‐ Michael Kabalagi
2018001014 ‐ Leleasiga Adi
2018000815 ‐ Krishnil Krishant Dutt
2017141143 ‐ Nathenial Turagakula
 Introduction
• This project deals with constructing power
transmission robot which will transform rotary
motion into linear motion

• The robot will consist of mechanical mechanisms

such as a motor, pulley, shaft and links to achieve the
final design

• Design will demonstrate different sized pulleys to

step down the RPM of the motor to give the desired
motion for the robot
 Introduction:
• The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the
combination of mechanical mechanisms into giving a
final product that will be beneficial for the
understanding of students on simple power
transmission mechanisms
 Objectives:
• use power transmission mechanisms to achieve a
positive output

• design with minimum cost and maximum output and

stability

• demonstrate and apply the fundamental procedures

of designing Machine to achieve the proposed model
Methodology
Methodology
 Project Plan
Project Plan and schedules that were used to compile the write up
and design the prototype:
Sketches and Solid works
Sketch of the Finally Solution
Solid works:
Solid works:
Final Solution:
Exploded View:
 Results
KYSAN Manufacturer Voltage No Load At Maximum Efficiency

SKU Cross Reference Operating Nom Speed Current Speed Current Torque Output
Number Number Range VDC RPM A RPM A N‐m g‐cm W
1111140 RF‐300EA‐1D390 2.8 ‐ 7.0 3.9 4400 0.021 3520 0.084 0.47 4.8 0.17

Pulley Diameter Dimensions:

A= 60mm B= 20mm C=20mm D=60mm
E= 60mm F= 5mm
Motor rpm= 3520

General Formula:

𝑁ଶ 𝐷ଵ
ൌ
𝑁ଵ 𝐷ଶ
Whereby:

 𝑁ଵ ൌ 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑝𝑚

 𝑁ଶ ൌ 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑝𝑚
 𝐷ଵ ൌ 𝐷𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑚
 𝐷ଶ ൌ 𝐷𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛
𝑚𝑚
 Results

• As per the calculations, the Speed of the Robot was

expected to be approximately 97rpm but when doing
the tests; it was found that the 7‐volt motor did not
have enough torque to rotate the shafts when full load
was applied.
 Optimization:
• The group did not have the correct motor with the
correct torque
• The group opted to use a power supply of 12V which
will rotate the motor thus demonstrating power
transmission
Working Model:
 Visual Observation:
• Cleanliness
The shaft set up, pulleys were found to be neat, and clean
• Absorbs shock loads
During the operation, sudden loading and excessive friction was
taken in positively by the pulley and belt drives
• Quiet operation
The pulley and belt operation was found to be quiet and it does
not produce excessive when loads were applied
• Visual warning of failure
Physical fatigue, creep and wearing can be noticed visually
that is wearing of the belts or grooves of the pulley
 Conclusion
• From the prototype, it was evident that engineers pick
drives with belts and pulleys over other options
because they require little or no maintenance
• Belt drives are found to be quiet and efficient
• The group was successfully able to use power
transmission mechanisms to achieve a positive output
• Finally, it can be said that the model helped in
successfully demonstrating and applying the
fundamental procedures of designing Machine.
• The group also learnt the importance of optimization
and made the most effective use of the situation and
resources to achieve the final working model.
 Recommendations
•A 9‐volt motor can be used instead of the 7volt
motor, changing the motor will result in an increase in
torque thus the motor will be able to withstand the
load and operate to the expectation. The lack of
availability of motors resulted in the group to opt for a
7‐volt motor

•The alignment of shafts and pulleys can be more

precise to prevent excessive tension and load on the
motor.
 Recommendations
• Increasing the belt size, which will reduce the tension
and load in the design.

• The size of the frame and the pulleys can be

increased evenly. The increase in the output pulley
size will reduce that output revolution which will
provide more stability in the prototype.

• A ticker cardboard for the base can be used to

increase stability during the movements or counter
weights can be used to improve the balance
 References
• Power Transmission Devices, Moodle, Week 13, Mr.
Toutou
• https://www.plan
tengineering.com/articles/basics‐ of‐belt‐drives/
• https://www.ther
obotreport.com/the‐belt‐and‐ pulley/
• https://www.instructables.com/id/Basic‐Pulley‐
Mechanisms/
• https://me‐mechanicalengineering.com/belt‐
drives/