Machine Design
For same pulley diameters, center distance, belt speed and belt and pulley materials,

Crossed belt drive transmits more power than open belt drive
Power transmission does not depend upon open and crossed types of constructions
Open belt drive transmits more power than crossed belt drive
Open and crossed belt drives transmit same power

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Machine Design
Jam nut is a locking device in which

A slot is cut partly in middle of nut and then slot reduced by tightening a screw
One smaller nut is tightened over main nut and main nut tightened against smaller one by loosening, creating friction jamming
A hard fibre or nylon cotter is recessed in the nut and becomes threaded as the nut is screwed on the bolt causing a tight grip
Through slots are made at top and a cotter pin is passed through these and a hole in the bolt, and cotter spitted and bent in reverse direction at other end

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Machine Design
The ends of the leaves of a semi-elliptical leaf spring are made triangular in order to

Make M/I constant throughout the length of the leaf
Obtain variable moment of inertia (I) in each leaf
Have variable bending moment (M) in each leaf
Permit each leaf to act as an overhanging beam

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