General technical terms of propshaft application
For the application of propshafts of the series Compact 2000 a special
calculation method and software has been developed. This calculation
method is based on general physical terms and additional experiences
of real vehicel measurements.
The fundamental items of the "VAMP-method"
(Vehicle Application Method for Propshafts) reflect to:
vehicle parameters
operating conditions
characteristical values of Compact 2000 propshafts
special customer requirements
According to these the following parameters are checked:
- Fatigue Strength
Criteria for fatigue strength is the maximum generated torque in the driveline
under normal operating conditions. lt is determined by:
| | a) the maximum driving torque |
| | b) the maximum adhesion torque |
In relation to the relevant criterion the size of propshaft with the sufficient static
capacity Tcs is determined. Up to this torque limit a shaft can be loaded without
disturbing the function of the driveline.
- Structural Strength
The structural strength is based on the maximum torque which can occure under extreme
conditions or misuse. Limitations which refer to the adhesion torque are also taken
into account.
- Lifetime of a Unit Pack
The lifetime of a unit pack is calculated by use of specific load distributions from
the customer or parameters of general inhouse measurements and experiences.
- Speed, Working Angle, Length
Criteria are:
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the relation of the maximum speed during
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the excitation of torsional vibrations genera-ted by propshaft speed and working angle
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Finally the optimal propshaft size will be recom-mended.
To identify specific characteristical values of e.g. special dynamic behaviour of drivelines
we can support the customers with simulation calculations and vehicle measurements.
Please contact our application experts for these and aIl other items.
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