Chains and Sprockets Flashcards
1
Q
What are chains and sprockets and what do they do?
A
sprockets are toothed wheels that chains can slot into
transfer rotary motion
2
Q
what are 2 advantages of chains and sprockets?
A
chain doesn’t slip
can put up with a lot of force
3
Q
what are 2 disadvantages of chains and sprockets?
A
expensive to make
high maintenance
4
Q
what are 2 examples of chains and sprockets in real life?
A
bike gears
trolley
5
Q
what is the equation for calculating the velocity ratio?
A
number of teeth driven sprocket
velocity ratio = ————————————————
number of teeth driver sprocket
