A double universal joint is used to connect two shafts in the same plane. The intermediate shaft is inclined at an angle of 20° to the driving shaft as well as the driven shaft. Find the minimum speed of the driven shaft if the driving shaft has a constant speed of 500 r.p.m.

A double universal joint is used to connect two shafts in the same plane. The intermediate shaft is inclined at an angle of 20° to the driving shaft as well as the driven shaft. Find the minimum speed of the driven shaft if the driving shaft has a constant speed of 500 r.p.m. Correct Answer 441.5 r.p.m.

Given α = 20° ; NA = 500 r.p.m. Let A, B and C are the driving shaft, intermediate shaft and driven shaft respectively. We know that for the driving shaft (A) and intermediate shaft (B), minimum speed of the driven shaft, NC(min) = NB(min)× cos α = NAcos2α = 441.5 r.p.m.

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