Double shear pin for the snow blower

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The discussion revolves around the mechanics of a shear pin used in a dual-stage snow blower, specifically the Stanley SS30 model. Participants are analyzing the shear force and moment calculations related to the pin, considering the maximum output torque and the implications for the pin's failure point.

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  • Participants are attempting to calculate the shear force and moment for the shear pin based on given parameters, questioning the relationship between the calculated values and the maximum output torque. There is a request for clarification on the units and definitions used in the calculations.

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Some participants have provided initial calculations and expressed confusion regarding the results, particularly the discrepancy between the calculated shear force and the expected behavior of the shear pin under maximum torque. Clarifications about the shear strength of the material and dimensions of the pin have been requested, indicating a productive exchange of information.

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Participants note the absence of certain dimensions and details in the initial posts, which are crucial for understanding the setup and calculations. The shear strength of the material is specified, but further context about the application and configuration of the shear pin is still needed.

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Snow blower Stanley SS30
Type :Dual Stage
Maximum RPM: 3600
Torque : 21.56 Nm
Impeller Diameter :16" inch
Auger Diameter:16" inch
CC: 302
Tire Size : 16" * 6.5
I do not know the gear ratio : if assume its 12:1
Gear output torque will be 258.72 Nm

Homework Equations


Assume the Shaft diameter = 44 mm=0.044m

shear force=(pi *d^2/2)∗ shear strength of the material ( for double shear)

shear force = (pi * 12^2/2)∗186
shear force = 42072 N

M = shear force * L

M= 42072* 0.044

M = 1851.168 Nm

why i am getting so value for the shear pin because the maximum output torque is just 258.72 so the shear pin should break before this value isn't it?

The Attempt at a Solution


Assume the Shaft diameter = 44 mm=0.044m

shear force=(pi *d^2/2)∗ shear strength of the material ( for double shear)

shear force = (pi * 12^2/2)∗186
shear force = 42072 N

M = shear force * L

M= 42072* 0.044

M = 1851.168 Nm

why i am getting so value for the shear pin because the maximum output torque is just 258.72 so the shear pin should break before this value isn't it?

 
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bal said:
Snow blower Stanley SS30
Type :Dual Stage
Maximum RPM: 3600
Torque : 21.56 Nm
Impeller Diameter :16" inch
Auger Diameter:16" inch
CC: 302
Tire Size : 16" * 6.5
I do not know the gear ratio : if assume its 12:1
Gear output torque will be 258.72 Nm

Homework Equations


Assume the Shaft diameter = 44 mm=0.044m

shear force=(pi *d^2/2)∗ shear strength of the material ( for double shear)

shear force = (pi * 12^2/2)∗186
shear force = 42072 N

M = shear force * L

M= 42072* 0.044

M = 1851.168 Nm

why i am getting so value for the shear pin because the maximum output torque is just 258.72 so the shear pin should break before this value isn't it?
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The Attempt at a Solution


Assume the Shaft diameter = 44 mm=0.044m

shear force=(pi *d^2/2)∗ shear strength of the material ( for double shear)

shear force = (pi * 12^2/2)∗186
shear force = 42072 N

M = shear force * L

M= 42072* 0.044

M = 1851.168 Nm

why i am getting so value for the shear pin because the maximum output torque is just 258.72 so the shear pin should break before this value isn't it?
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It's hard to follow these calculations. Units appear only for certain quantities, and numbers show up without reference.

What is 186? What units does it have? What is 12?

Can you provide some sort of sketch of this pin and what it connects to? You want to see if the pin fails, but no dimensions are provided. How whack is that? o_O
 
Sorry for not providing the information properly and thank you for the reply.
shear strength of the material=186 MPa
d=12 mm ( diameter of the pin)
M = moment
L = distance between two notch
upload_2015-4-16_13-13-22.jpeg

In the above figure,two yellow pointed arrow is where the shear pin will be installed

I am planning to use the similar type of shear pin with two notch as shown in figure below
shearbolt.jpg
 
the pin will be connect to the auger shaft of the snow blower
 

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