Formulation of Empirical Relationship for the Analysis of Dynamics of Spherical Joint-Lobe Coupling

Abstract This research work presents an establishment of dynamic characteristics of newly developed spherical joint lobe type flexible coupling through extensive experimentation. The phenomenon of kinetic energy transmission from one shaft to other shaft through this spherical joint flexible coupling is so complicated that the logic based modelling is highly improbable to be developed. Hence, it is decided to formulate the generalized experimental data based model which can be used as a design data. This research work is helpful in the design of coupling of modern combine to allow running shaft misalignment. Since the phenomenon of dynamics of coupling is complicated and is having high non linearity, artificial neural network simulation has been formulated for experimental data obtained during experimentation. The behaviour of real phenomenon or model is evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively. Keywords: Spherical Joint-flexible Coupling, modern combine, Angular Misalignment