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==Types of Gears==

==Gear Geometry==
For external spur gears (most common), the gear geometry is as shown in the figure below. The '''''line of action''''' is the line that passes through the intersection of the pitch circles and also tangent to the base circles.

[[image:gear circle geometry.png|center]]
[[image:gear circle geometry.png|center]]

==Gear Meshing==

==Gear Forces==

Revision as of 18:17, 3 July 2006

Types of Gears

Gear Geometry

For external spur gears (most common), the gear geometry is as shown in the figure below. The line of action is the line that passes through the intersection of the pitch circles and also tangent to the base circles.

Gear circle geometry.png

Gear Meshing

Gear Forces