Crankshaft - Machine shaft - Basic Mechanical Engineering

Q.  Which of the following is a machine shaft?
- Published on 01 Sep 15

a. Line shaft
b. Counter shaft
c. Crankshaft
d. All of the above

ANSWER: Crankshaft
 

    Discussion

  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 06 Nov 15
    1) Machine shafts: It is a short rotating shaft which forms an integral part of machine.

    - Spindle and crankshafts are machine shafts. These shafts are also subjected to torque, bending and axial force.

    - Crankshafts perform the function of converting reciprocating motion into rotational motion.


    2) Transmission shafts: These shafts are used to transmit power.

    - Line shafts and counter shafts are transmission shafts. These transmission shafts are subjected to torque, bending moment and axial force.

    - Line shaft is directly driven by prime mover and counter shaft is driven by main shaft through belt, chain or gear drive.

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