Mechanical Engineering - Theory of machines - Discussion
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50.
The cam follower generally used in automobile engines is
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Manokaran said:
8 years ago
OPTION C is the correct answer.
Since it occupies less space and inorders to avoid wear and to enable smooth condition spherical shape with flat face follower is useful for automobiles.
Since it occupies less space and inorders to avoid wear and to enable smooth condition spherical shape with flat face follower is useful for automobiles.
Purushotham said:
7 years ago
Spherical one is better even though knife edge follower is present because the knife edge follower creates vibrations after the edge is blunt whereas in spherical it does not occur.
Paul said:
7 years ago
In automobiles, usually rocker arms are used and as follower pushrods are used. Push rod has usually roller end. So, D will be correct.
Suraj said:
5 years ago
I think knife edge follower is used as it is more efficient and the chances of friction is also less.
Hitesh said:
5 years ago
This type of cam and follower give less sound and less friction due to less surface contact area.
Jagdish c said:
8 years ago
Option C is correct.
Since to avoid friction and wear. Flat face with spherical shape used.
Since to avoid friction and wear. Flat face with spherical shape used.
Hisham Sharfi said:
3 years ago
Answer C is correct because it minimizes the surface stress produced in the flat follower.
Shadab said:
8 years ago
Flat faced or mushroom follower is used in an automobile. So, the answer must be B.
Arnab said:
8 years ago
Option B should be the answer. As automobiles uses flat faced mushroom follower.
Parmod kumar said:
7 years ago
Because it is the best follower designed to reduce the wear till the date.
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