Asked by joshy dallas on Apr 23, 2024
In a gear train, the center distance between the two shaft centers is determined by adding the pitch diameter of the two gears together and dividing by ____.
A) 8
B) 6
C) 4
D) 2
Pitch Diameter
The diameter of an imaginary circle on a gear, where the teeth effectively engage with the teeth of another gear.
Center Distance
The distance between the centers of two gears, wheels, or pulleys, critical for ensuring proper meshing and operation.
Shaft Centers
The central longitudinal axes of shafts, often referenced in mechanical engineering for alignment and design considerations.
- Describe how gear dimensions are influenced by gear ratios and pitch diameters.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how gear dimensions are influenced by gear ratios and pitch diameters.