planetary gear

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Noun1.planetary gear - an outer gear that revolves about a central sun gear of an epicyclic trainplanetary gear - an outer gear that revolves about a central sun gear of an epicyclic train
epicyclic gear train, epicyclic train - a system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis
cogwheel, gear, gear wheel, geared wheel - a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
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New, frequency-domain methods for simulating sideband noise in planetary gears help in evaluating rotating gear mesh forces in a planetary gear system, component rotation on the full system vibration response and manufacturing variability.
The kinematic analysis of planetary geared linkage with linear displacement actuator considers the mechanism consist of two base structures: a four-bar linkages and a planetary gear train (Figs.
Additionally, the unit's hardened steel planetary gear transfers up to 95% of available power directly to the relevant conveyor system, drastically reducing energy usage.
RV reducer is a two-stage planetary gear train which joins involute gears and cycloid gears together.
Forward-mounted track drive motors with planetary gear reduction provide superior traction in all types of ground conditions.
The planetary gear train, having advantages of large transmission ratio, simple construction, compactness, and smooth running, has been widely applied in many machines.
This month, the company proudly announced its decision to add new multipliers to its inventory, thereby completing its line of PTT Planetary Gear Torque Multipliers.
This system integrates a planetary gear pump that has six outlets to realize the M[mu]IM.
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