Planetary Gear Set Torque Equation

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A planetary gear set with four or more planets exhibits greater torque capacity compared to sets with three or fewer planets. This increased robustness allows for higher torque loads, confirming the correlation between the number of planets and torque capacity. However, it is essential to consider additional design parameters when optimizing for torque transmission. A comprehensive analysis of these factors is necessary for effective design.

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Hello Everyone.

If a planetary gear set has 4 (or more) planets, it is more robust, and is able to handle higher torque loads than a planetary gear set with only 3 (or less) planets.

Is there an equation that proves this theory?
 
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In general, more planets, more torque capacity. But that is only one of very many design parameters in a planetary set. So you may also have to change some other things if you need to transmit more torque. Going through the whole analysis is beyond the scope of this forum, but perhaps someone can post some good tutorial sites for you.
 

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