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PITCH SURFACE WORM [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Descriptive Geometry
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

The geometrical surface given by the instantaneous axis of rotation in the relative motion of worm wheel to the worm threads.

OBS

This plane is parallel to worm wheel axis and the worm axis.

OBS

Terminology of worm gear geometry.

OBS

pitch plane; pitch surface of worm : terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géométrie descriptive
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

Surface géométrique décrite par l'axe instantané de rotation dans le mouvement relatif de la roue par rapport aux filets de la vis.

OBS

Ce plan est parallèle à l'axe de la roue et à l'axe de la vis.

OBS

Terminologie de la géométrie des engrenages à vis.

OBS

plan de fonctionnement; surface primitive de la vis : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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