Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
apparatus, multiple-layer floating opposing arm, FOA, centrifugal force clutch
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
Centrifugal force clutches are used around the globe in devices from washing machines to garden tillers. Considering methods of reducing the cost of such clutches, the Utah Center of Excellence for Compliant Mechanism Research developed a fully compliant version, known as the Floating- Opposing Arm Centrifugal Force (FOA) Clutch. Unfortunately, the thickness required for the FOA clutch to perform competitively with comparable clutches makes manufacturing solid FOA clutches slow and costly. To overcome this difficulty, the clutch may be produced as stackable thin layers that sum to the desired performance characteristics. A testing apparatus is required to quantify the performance of the resulting multiple-layer FOA (MFOA) clutch.
Recommended Citation
Wright, Derek and Todd, Dr. Robert
(2013)
"Apparatus to Measure the Performance and Manufacturability of the Multiple-Layer Floating-Opposing Arm Centrifugal Force Clutch,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1931.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1931