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34.
An open belt drive is used when
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Mohan said:
10 months ago
An open belt drive is used when shafts are arranged parallel and rotate in the same direction.
In this configuration, the belt runs on the outside of the pulleys, allowing for effective power transmission between parallel shafts.
Here’s a brief explanation of the other options:
Shafts are arranged parallel and rotate in opposite directions: This situation typically requires a cross-belt drive.
Shafts are arranged at right angles and rotate in one definite direction: This would usually utilize a different type of drive, such as a bevel gear drive.
The driven shaft is to be started or stopped whenever desired without interfering with the driving shaft: This describes a feature that may require a clutch mechanism rather than the type of belt drive used.
In this configuration, the belt runs on the outside of the pulleys, allowing for effective power transmission between parallel shafts.
Here’s a brief explanation of the other options:
Shafts are arranged parallel and rotate in opposite directions: This situation typically requires a cross-belt drive.
Shafts are arranged at right angles and rotate in one definite direction: This would usually utilize a different type of drive, such as a bevel gear drive.
The driven shaft is to be started or stopped whenever desired without interfering with the driving shaft: This describes a feature that may require a clutch mechanism rather than the type of belt drive used.
Nilesh said:
1 year ago
The correct answer is: that shafts are arranged parallel and rotate in opposite directions.
An open belt drive is used when:
- Shafts are arranged parallel to each other
- Shafts rotate in opposite directions (i.e., one clockwise and the other counterclockwise)
This is the most common arrangement for an open belt drive, where the belt wraps around both pulleys and transmits power from one shaft to the other.
The other options are not correct:
- Shafts arranged parallel and rotating in the same direction: This would require a crossed belt drive, not an open belt drive.
- Shafts arranged at right angles: This would require a right-angle belt drive or a bevel gear drive, not an open belt drive.
- Driven shaft to be started or stopped without interfering with the driving shaft: This is a characteristic of a clutch or a friction drive, not a belt drive.
Open belt drives are commonly used in applications like:
- Conveyor systems
- Pump drives
- Compressor drives
- Machine tool drives
Where power transmission between parallel shafts is required.
An open belt drive is used when:
- Shafts are arranged parallel to each other
- Shafts rotate in opposite directions (i.e., one clockwise and the other counterclockwise)
This is the most common arrangement for an open belt drive, where the belt wraps around both pulleys and transmits power from one shaft to the other.
The other options are not correct:
- Shafts arranged parallel and rotating in the same direction: This would require a crossed belt drive, not an open belt drive.
- Shafts arranged at right angles: This would require a right-angle belt drive or a bevel gear drive, not an open belt drive.
- Driven shaft to be started or stopped without interfering with the driving shaft: This is a characteristic of a clutch or a friction drive, not a belt drive.
Open belt drives are commonly used in applications like:
- Conveyor systems
- Pump drives
- Compressor drives
- Machine tool drives
Where power transmission between parallel shafts is required.
Vishal mali said:
7 years ago
In order to transmit the power from one shaft to another open drive is used.
Shubham said:
8 years ago
What is mean by OPEN belt drive?
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