Planet Wheel (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 wheel meshed with the sun gear and the ring gear to transmit power in the epicyclic gearbox.
- In the planetary gearset, the planet wheel rotated around the central sun gear, producing a high torque output.
- The engineer carefully designed the planet wheel to have a specific number of teeth to achieve the desired gear ratio.
- The planet wheel was supported by a bearing to reduce friction and allow for smooth rotation.
- As the planet wheel revolved around the sun gear, it engaged with the ring gear to produce a continuous motion.