A novel design procedure for tractor clutch fingers by using optimization and response surface methods
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2016-02-06
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Korean Social Mechanical Engineers
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This paper presents a methodology for re-designing a failed tractor transmission component subjected to cyclic loading. Unlike other vehicles, tractors cope with tough working conditions. Thus, it is necessary to re-design components by using modern optimization techniques. To extend their service life, we present a design methodology for a failed tractor clutch power take-off finger. The finger was completely re-designed using topology and shape optimization approach. Stress-life based fatigue analyses were performed. Shape optimization and response surface methodology were conducted to obtain optimum dimensions of the finger. Two design parameters were selected for the design of experiment method and 15 cases were analyzed. By using design of the experiment method, three responses were obtained: Maximum stresses, mass, and displacement depending on the selected the design parameters. After solving the optimization problem, we achieved a maximum stress and mass reduction of 14% and 6%, respectively. The stiffness was improved up to 31.6% compared to the initial design.
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Engineering, Clutch, Response surface method, Shape optimization, Topology optimization, Hape optimization, Topology, Clutches, Design, Design of experiments, Optimization, Power takeoffs, Surface properties, Tractors (agricultural), Tractors (truck), Design of the experiment, Optimization problems, Optimization techniques, Optimum dimensions, Response surface methodology, Topology and shape optimizations, Tractor transmission
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Doğan, O. vd. (2016). "A novel design procedure for tractor clutch fingers by using optimization and response surface methods". Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 30(6), 2615-2625.