SynchroLite_PowerTrain

SynchroLite ~ Power Train (for 2 engines)

Overview:

The Power Train is a separate unit that is attached to the fuselage. There are two completely independent drive trains within the power train assembly. Each drive train has its own engine, primary reduction, secondary reduction and finally, an overrunning clutch.

The port drive train is linked to the port mast and the starboard drive train is linked to the starboard mast. Both masts are permanently interlock by a pair of angular miter gears located at the base of the masts. Should there be a problem within any portion of a drive train (engine or transmission) then that complete drive train disengages from the power train because of its overrunning clutch.

Pictures of Mockup:

using old frame - Option A

using new frame - Option B

Working Papers:

	DESIGN:		A008	MAKE:		A039
	For general information on mechanics see: Mechanics

Ratios, HP, Torque & Losses:

Secondary Grouping:

Assembly:

The final assembly of the complete power train.

	Frame:	The supporting frame of the power train.
	Lubrication:	To provide lubrication to the power train.
	Mast:
	Reduction - Primary:	Cog belt drive.
	Reduction - Secondary:	Epicyclic (planetary) drive.
	Overrunning Clutch:	Located between secondary reduction and mast.
	Soft-Start:	To synchronize engines plus disengage engines and rotors.
►	Synchro Clutch:	Combined Soft-Start, Overrunning Clutch & Engine Synchronizer. This is an alternative to the above Overrunning Clutch and Soft-Start plus the Engine Synchronization in Control - Power Train.
	Rotor Synchronizer:	To permanently link the two rotors, at the base of the masts.
	Bearing:	Bearings used in power train (not control or rotor bearings).

Same Page ~ Different Craft: ~ Dragonfly ~ UniCopter ~ SynchroLite-1

Alternate Principal Assemblies: ~ Dragonfly Home Page ~ Electrotor Home Page

Last Revised: May 8, 2011