Planet Gear (Noun)
Meaning
An outer gear that revolves about a central sun gear of an epicyclic train.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The planet gear in the epicyclic train rotated around the central sun gear, transmitting power to the output shaft.
- In the gearbox, the planet gear was designed to mesh with the sun gear and the ring gear to provide a specific gear ratio.
- The engineer carefully selected the size and tooth count of the planet gear to optimize the performance of the epicyclic train.
- As the input shaft turned, the planet gear revolved around the sun gear, generating a smooth and efficient power transfer.
- The wear on the planet gear was a concern, as it affected the overall reliability and lifespan of the epicyclic train.