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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 = 2 in. dout = 4 in.
win = 40 rpm wout = 20 rpm
40 ft-lb tout = 80 ft-lb
tin =
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 5 .42
What is the gear ratio
between gears B and C? 1 nin 12 1
GR nout 20 4
What is the gear ratio
between gears C and D? 1 nin 5 1
Gear Ratios
Idler gears don’t
affect GR!
Driver
10 T
20 T
40 T What is the gear ratio
50 T
between gears A and B?
What is the gear ratio GR nout 40 4
between gears 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
Belt and Pulley Systems
out
2in.
in
Equations
dout in out
din out in
6in. 30rpm 55 ft lb
2in. 10rpm 1
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
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