Law of Gearing (Leaving Cert DCG): Quizzes
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What must the normal to the common tangent pass through according to the Law of Gearing?
What must the normal to the common tangent pass through according to the Law of Gearing?
The pitch point
What type of contact do gears create between their tooth surfaces?
What type of contact do gears create between their tooth surfaces?
Sliding contact
What are the two standard pressure angles used in gear design?
What are the two standard pressure angles used in gear design?
and
What special property do involute gears maintain throughout their engagement?
What special property do involute gears maintain throughout their engagement?
Constant pressure angle
What happens when the Law of Gearing is violated?
What happens when the Law of Gearing is violated?
Vibration, noise & inefficient power
What is the pressure angle in gear design?
What is the pressure angle in gear design?
Angle between line of action & pitch tangent
When may problems occur with the generating circle radius?
When may problems occur with the generating circle radius?
If less than half the pitch circle radius
What is the pitch point in gear systems?
What is the pitch point in gear systems?
Critical point normal must pass through
What is the normal line in gear tooth contact?
What is the normal line in gear tooth contact?
Line perpendicular to common tangent
What can smaller generating circles cause in gear teeth?
What can smaller generating circles cause in gear teeth?
Radial defects & undercut issues