Spur Wheel (Noun)
Meaning
Gear wheels that mesh in the same plane.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The spur wheel has straight teeth and is used to transmit power between parallel shafts in gearboxes and other machinery.
- In the gear system, two spur wheels with different numbers of teeth can be used to change the speed of rotation.
- Spur wheels mesh together in the same plane, providing a smooth transfer of rotational motion between the shafts.
- Gears with high numbers of spur wheel teeth often used in precision applications such as in clocks and watches.
- Spur wheels made from strong materials like steel or brass are often used in heavy-duty industrial machinery.