In a previous paper (1), the contact forces in a chain bearing during articulation were established. The present note describes the application of these results to the theoretical evaluation of efficiency for a conventional chain transmission using cranked link (or offset) type chain.
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HollingworthN.HillsD. A.Forces in a heavy-duty drive chain during articulation. Proc. Instn Mech. Engrs, Part C, 1986, 200, this issue.
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HollingworthN.Wear studies of a heavy-duty drive chain. PhD thesis, 1986, Trent Polytechnic.
