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involute to a circle [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

A plane curve described by a point on a straight line (the "generating line") which rolls without slip on a fixed circle (the "base circle").

CONT

A section by a plane perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder is an involute to a circle.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

Courbe plane décrite par un point d'une droite ("droite génératrice") qui roule sans glisser sur un cercle fixe ("cercle de base").

CONT

La section par un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe du cylindre est une développante de cercle.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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