Changes between Version 4 and Version 5 of Mechanical/Couplers
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v4 v5 1 [[Image(https://cdn.mscdirect.com/global/images/ProductImages/3540724-24.jpg,20%,right,margin=10)]] 1 2 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupling Couplers] transmit force; an example is connecting a motor to a gearbox or a gearbox to an axle or an axle to a wheel. Each device needs a way to connect to the other. The rotating part of a motor is the shaft and different motors have shafts of different shapes and sizes; to connect something to a motor, you'll need the appropriate coupler. 3 4 Couplers attach to motors using several methods; some use set-screws [[Image(https://cdn.mscdirect.com/global/images/ProductImages/3546572-24.jpg,left,10%,margin=10)]] that are tightened down on the motor shaft and use friction to hold the coupler to the motor. Some motors have a [http://www.mocontronic.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/D-Cut-Motor-after1.jpg flat] on one or more surface of the shaft so that once tightened down, the set screw can't slip as the shaft rotates. Other motors use a [http://www.micro-machine-shop.com/Baldor_CDP3440_DC_motor_2.jpg ''keyway''] into which a key can be inserted that mechanically couples the slot in the shaft with a [https://static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/15V701_AS02?$mdmain$ slot in the coupler]. 2 5 3 6 There are many [http://www.andymark.com/Hubs-s/215.htm off-the-shelf hubs] that are designed to connect rotating things. [http://www.andymark.com/Gears-s/85.htm Gears] and [https://www.andymark.com/Search-s/545.htm?Search=sprockets&Submit= sprockets] are also commonly mounted to rotating shafts and used to transmit force (via other gears or a [http://www.micromark.com/Web%20Store%20Images/84791_R-1.jpg chain]). In all cases, the goal is to get the force generated by a motor to the mechanism that should be moving (wheels, arms, etc.).
