The effects of design parameters such as torque, tension, pulley size, angle of wrap, belt width, friction coefficient, and stiffness on synchronous (toothed) belt life have been investigated using a mechanical model written into a computer program for belt life prediction. The model has been validated using experimental data from a life test dynamometer designed to simulate automotive camshaft drive operating conditions; valve train dynamics, driving torques between 0.75 and 1.5 Nm per mm of belt width, and an operating environment of 100 deg. C were all included in the test conditions. The results provide a quantitative assessment of belt performance at the design stage, and enable belt materials, belt design and construction, system layout, and valve train dynamic loadings to be optimized.
Performance and life of automotive camshaft timing belts
Leistung und Lebensdauer von Treibriemen zur Steuerung von Fahrzeug-Nockenwellen
Autotech, Autotech, 1991 ; 1-7
1991
7 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 12 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Treibriemen , Fahrzeugmotor , Nockenwelle , Steuereinrichtung , Leistungsbewertung , Betriebsverhalten , Betriebssicherheit , Entwurfsparameter , Reibungskoeffizient , Übersetzung (Drehzahl) , Rechnerprogramm , Simulationsmodell , experimentelle Untersuchung , Prozessoptimierung , Auslegung (Dimension) , Versuchsdurchführung , konstruktive Gestaltung
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