Theory of Machines: Unit II: Gears and Gear Trains

Review Questions

Gears and Gear Trains - Theory of Machines

Review Questions: Gears and Gear Trains - Theory of Machines

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is a gear train? Briefly explain the various types of gear trains.

2. Differentiate simple and compound gear train.

3. Briefly explain the sub-classification of compound gear trains, with neat sketches.

4. Explain the procedure adopted for designing the spur gears?

5. What do you understand by reverted gear train? List its applications.

6. What is reverted gear train? Explain the arrangement of various gears in a reverted gear train and express the characteristic equations used to define their operation.

7. What is meant by epicyclic gear train? Also differentiate simple and compound epicyclic gear trains.

8. Explain the differences between simple, compound and epicyclic gear trains. What are the special advantages of epicyclic gear train?

[A.U., Nov/Dec 2006]

 [Hint: Refer Sections 5.3, 5.4 & 5.6]

9. How the velocity ratio of an epicyclic gear train is obtained by tabular method.

[A.U., Nov/Dec 2013]

[Hint: Refer Section 5.7.1]-

10. With neat sketch explain the sun and planet wheel.

11. Draw a bevel gear automotive differential, and explain its principle of working.

12. What are the various types of torques in an epicyclic gear train?


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