Magic of Mechanics - Epicyclic (planetary) gears

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Start date Jun 24, 2015
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Epicyclic gearing, also known as planetary gearing, operates by having one or more gears (planet gears) revolve around a central gear (sun gear), allowing for compact design and high efficiency. This system is widely used in applications such as automatic transmissions and robotics due to its ability to achieve significant gear reductions, ranging from 1:10 to 1:20000 with just four gears. The discussion highlights the mechanics behind epicyclic gear calculations, emphasizing their complexity and versatility. The compound planetary gear set showcases the "magical" potential of this technology in achieving extreme gear ratios. Understanding these principles can enhance the application of epicyclic gears in various engineering fields.

Jun 24, 2015

shorbagy10

All About Epicyclic gearing

This Video illustrates :
- How does Epicyclic gear Work
- some Application of Epicyclic gear
- How to make Epicyclic gear calculation

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Jun 26, 2015

Lok

This is all fun and games but even more "magical" is a compound planetary gear set which can attain absurdly high gear reduction (1:10 to 1:20000) with only 4 gears.

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