Gears Flashcards
1
Q
What can bevel gears be used for
A
To change the direction of the drive in a gear system by 90°
2
Q
What is a good example of a bevel gear
A
Main mechanism for a hand drill
3
Q
What do bevel gears do in a hand drill
A
Change the direction of the chuck to a horizontal rotation
4
Q
What is a pinion
A
The normal round gear
5
Q
What is the rack
A
Straight or flat
6
Q
What does a rack and pinion do
A
The pinion rotates and moves the rack in a straight line
7
Q
Describe the motion of a rack and pinion
A
Rotary to linear
