Hi Bret,
That would depend on the mechanics of the universal joint. The length of the arms to the cross-bar bearings etc.
You could start here...
http://www.engineersedge.com/power_t...lculations.htm
Hello,
It's understood that rotational variances occur in U Joints as the angle of the input shaft increases relative to the output shaft. Can someone refresh my memory as this relates to torque? In other words, is there a percentage increase in torque to drive the input shaft as its angle increases to say 15, 30, 45, 90 degrees relative to the output shaft that stays at 0 degrees? If so, what's the percentage increase at each increment - or at least a general rule of thumb?
Many thanks.
Bret
Hi Bret,
That would depend on the mechanics of the universal joint. The length of the arms to the cross-bar bearings etc.
You could start here...
http://www.engineersedge.com/power_t...lculations.htm
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