Gear Trains Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cog wheel?
A
Wheels with cogs in it
Cog wheels are interlocked to create gear trains
Gear ratios are connected to the teeth
Gears change the direction or speed of movement
2
Q
What is an idler gear?
A
An idler gear ensures that the direction of the drive gear and the driven gear are the same
The idler gear sits between the two gears and directly transfers the drive
3
Q
What is a gear train?
A
Two or more gears joined together in a gear train
In a gear train the drive gear causes the driven gear to turn in the opposite direction
