Gear Train

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vN4D File

Software copyright © 2004 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Info

The output (right) and input (left) shafts are collinear and turns in the same direction. The counter shaft (in yellow) turns in the opposite direction. The gear train reduces speed and increases torque from the motor.

Source

This Working Model file is adapted from Figure 9.30 on p.486 in Design of Machinery, 3rd ed. by Norton, R.L., McGraw-Hill, 2004.

Credits

This Working Model file was first developed by Jie (Jeff) Yang.