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Sprockets
n = number of teeth
d = diameter
w = angular velocity (speed)
t = torque
** Subscripts in and out are used to distinguish between gears **
nin= 6 nout = 12
din = 2in. dout = 4in.
win = 40rpm wout = 20rpm
tin = 40 ft-lb tout = 80 ft-lb
Gear Ratios
Equations to know
GR = Gear Ratio
? 12 4in. 40rpm 80 ft lb
1 6 2in. 20rpm 40 ft lb
2
1
Gear Ratios
GR nout 12 .6
What is the gear ratio
between gear A and B? 1 nin 20 1
GR nout 5 .42
What is the gear ratio
between gear B and C? 1 nin 12 1
GR nout 20 4
What is the gear ratio
between gear C and D? 1 nin 5 1
Gear Ratios
Idler gears don’t
affect GR!
What would the total gear ratio be if the last gear had
40 teeth?
0.6 0.42 8 2 GR nout 40 2
or
1 1 1 1 1 nin 20 1
Gear Ratios – Compound Machines
•Used similarly to MA
•Applies to torque instead of force
Driver
10 T
20 T
40 T What is the gear ratio
50 T
between gear A and B?
What is the gear ratio GR nout 40 4
between gear C and D? 1 nin 10 1
GR nout 50 2.5
1 nin 20 1
What is the gear ratio of the entire gear train?
4 2.5 10
1 1 1
Pulley and Belt Systems
out
2in.
in
Equations
dout win tout
din wout tin
6in. 30rpm 55 ft lb
2in. 1
10rpm 18 ft lb
3
1.5in. 3in.
in out
Pulley Sprocket
Method of
Transmitting Belt Chain
Force
Quiet, no lubrication No slip, greater
Advantages
needed, inexpensive strength
Higher cost,
Disadvantages Can slip needs lubrication,
noisy
Image Resources
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