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SET GEARWHEELS [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

If the robot has to move in a straight line, one motor would have to be set to a higher speed than the other. A set of gearwheels is used to slow down the speed of the motor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Appareils d'études dynamiques des trains d'engrenages. L'appareil [...] est composé de trois arbres montés sur roulements et d'un jeu de pignons et de volants de différents diamètres. Des tambours d'entraînement clavetés sur les arbres permettent, au moyen d'une corde et de masses marquées, d'appliquer un couple d'entraînement au train d'engrenages.

Spanish

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