Gears and Simple Gear Trains Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate gear speed?
A
T1 x S1 = T2 x S2
2
Q
How do you calculate gear ratio?
A
driven/ drive
(aka driven tooth count/ drive tooth count)
3
Q
What calculation do you do if the gear ratio is less than 1?
A
1/ gear ratio = new gear ratio
4
Q
What are some different type of gears?
A
Straight cut spur gears
Helical gears
Bevel gears
Worm gears
Rack and pinion gears
5
Q
What is meshing?
A
The gap left between the gears
6
Q
What is transmission?
A
A combination of mechanical components that move power through a system
7
Q
What is torque?
A
Rotating force (the force causing something to rotate)
8
Q
What is torque? How is it calculated?
A
Force causing something to rotate
Torque = force x length
