Design and Analysis of Power Take-Off (PTO) and Telescopic Driveshafts

• Main Author: Muhammad Zukni Bin Ibrahim, Muhammad Zukni
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi Petronas 2008
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/772/1/Muhammad_Zukni_Ibrahim_6328__Mech_.pdf; http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/772/

Power take-off (PTO) is widely used in automotive field but not commonly known to most people. PTO and telescopic driveshaft systems are used to transmit power from the engine to external machinery. The PTO system used by Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) manufactured by CME Technologies Sdn Bhd is not the best because it is assembled by three telescopic driveshafts instead of one. The aim of this project is to simulate and analyze the PTO and telescopic driveshafts on Light Fire Rescue Tender trucks to identify area for improvement. Subsequently, this project also attempts to suggest a new design to improve the performance of this system. In achieving the objectives, simulation and analysis of the existing system will be performed and recommendation of a new system which will enhance the performance of the system will be proposed. It is hoped that the Design and Development Division of CME Technologies Sdn Bhd will refer to this research after the completion of the project.