8 - Force Analysis in Gears
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Practice Questions
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What is tangential force in gears?
💡 Hint: Think about how gears transmit motion.
Which force acts perpendicular to the pitch circle?
💡 Hint: It's the force that affects the load on bearings.
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What force transmits torque in gears?
💡 Hint: Think about which force moves along the pitch circle.
Radial forces act perpendicular to which force?
💡 Hint: Picture the orientation of the forces.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical gearbox and detail which forces you would consider at each gear's operation point.
💡 Hint: Sketch the gear arrangement to visualize forces.
Suppose a specific gear design resulted in axial forces leading to frequent misalignment. Propose a solution.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how you can redistribute forces in design.
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