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Epicyclic Gear Train and Worm Wheel Reducer
Epicyclic Gear Train and Worm Wheel Reducer
SANTHOSH.D [22R237]
SHANMUGAM.S[22R240]
SHARAN ADHITHYA.S [22R242]
Epicyclic Gear Train
Introduction:
Epicyclic gearing also called as planetary gearing. It is a gear system
that consists of one or more outer gear (planet gear) rotating about a
central (sun gear). The planet gear are mounted on a moveable arm
(carrier) which itself may rotate relative to the sun gear. Epicyclic gearing
systems may also incorporate the use of an outer ring gear or annulus,
which meshes with the planet gears.
Figure show an example of epicyclic gearing. It is used to increase
output speed. The planet gear carrier is driven by an input torque. The
sun gear provides the output torque, while the ring gear is fixed.
Gear ratio:
The gear ratio in an epicyclic gearing system can be different by the
design of the gear teeth and the ways of input rotation to the gear.
Epicyclic Gearbox Parts :
The three basic components of the epicyclic gear are:
1. Sun: The central gear
2. Planet carrier: Holds one or more peripheral planet gears, of the same
size, meshed with the sun gear
3. Annulus or Ring Gear: An outer ring with inward-facing teeth that
mesh with the planet gear or gears
In many epicyclic gearing systems, among the three basic components,
one component is held stationary; one component is input, provide
power to the system and last component is output, receive the power
from the system. The ratio of input rotation to output rotation is
dependent upon the number of teeth in each gear, and upon which
component is held stationary.
In summarize:
One situation is when the annulus may also be held fixed, with input
provided to the planetary gear carrier; output rotation is then produced
from the sun gear. This configuration will produce an increase in gear
ratio, equal to 1+A/S.
Where n is the form factor of the planetary gear, defined by: n = Ns/Np
The epicyclic gear trains are used in the back gear of lathe,
differential gears of the automobiles, hoists, pulley blocks, wrist
watches, etc.
The epicyclic gear trains are useful for transmitting high-velocity
ratios with gears of moderate size in a comparatively lesser
space.
WORM WHEEL REDUCER
Worm gears are used when large gear reductions are needed. It is
common for worm gears to have reductions of 20:1, and even up to
300:1 or greater.
Many worm gears have an interesting property that no other gear set
has: the worm can easily turn the gear, but the gear cannot turn the
worm. This is because the angle on the worm is so shallow that when
the gear tries to spin it, the friction between the gear and the worm holds
the worm in place.
A worm gear (or worm drive) is a specific gear composition in which a
screw (worm) meshes with a gear/wheel similar to a spur gear. The set-
up allows the user to determine rotational speed and also allows for
higher torque to be transmitted. This mechanism can be found in devices
both at home and in heavy machinery; the simplest form evident in the
tuning mechanism of an acoustic guitar.
CONTRUCTION :