Calculate torque for gearbox

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In summary, the design of a gearbox for a class concept includes a 12 in. crank attached to a shaft that drives a first gear, which goes through a series of four spur gears (A, B, C, and D) to eventually turn a motor shaft in case of electrical failure. The motor has a torsional inertia of 5ft-lb, and the task is to calculate the operator force. The gear setup includes a 30t gear (A) with a diameter of 3 inches, a large tooth gear (B) with a smaller gear attached to the top, a 60t large gear and a 10t small gear with respective diameters of 6 and 1 inches, and a 60
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I am designing a gearbox to take a human input with a crank 12 in. long attached to a shaft that drives the first gear which goes through a gearbox and eventually turns a motor shaft in case of electrical failure. This is for a class concept design. The motor has 5ft-lb of torsional inertia and I need to calculate the operator force.
the gear box is set up with 4 spur gears, A,B,C, and D.
A is a 30t gear, 3in diameter
B is a gear with a big tooth and smaller gear attached to the top of it so that they both spin in the same direction at the same speed(see attached picture).
B will have a 60t large gear attached to a 10t small gear with respective diameters, 6 and 1 inches.
C is the same idea, the large is a 60t 6in. gear and the smaller is 30t, 3in.
D will be a single spur gear with 20t, 2in.

How do I calculate the torque or force that the operator must apply to the input shaft(the 30t gear, top left)
 

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What is 5ft-lb of torsional inertia about? The units do not make sense. Mass moment of inertia should be in slug-ft^2 if you are working in USC units with feet for length.
 

1. What is torque and why is it important in a gearbox?

Torque is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object. In a gearbox, torque is important because it determines the amount of power that can be transmitted from the engine to the wheels or other components.

2. How do you calculate torque for a gearbox?

To calculate torque for a gearbox, you will need to know the gear ratio, the power output of the engine, and the rotational speed of the gears. The formula for torque is torque = power / rotational speed.

3. What units are used to measure torque?

Torque is typically measured in units of newton-meters (Nm) or foot-pounds (ft-lb). In some cases, kilogram-force meters (kgf-m) may also be used.

4. How does torque affect the performance of a gearbox?

The amount of torque that a gearbox can handle will determine its maximum load capacity. Higher torque ratings allow for more power to be transmitted, resulting in better acceleration and overall performance.

5. Can torque be increased in a gearbox?

Yes, torque can be increased in a gearbox by changing the gear ratio or by using stronger and more efficient gears. However, it is important to ensure that the gearbox can handle the increased torque without causing damage or failure.

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