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Author: RiBi

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Filesize: 71.3 kB

Date added: 2015-11-05

Rating: 6.4

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Made with: Algodoo v2.1.0

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Relatively simple mechanism normally used in a pulley system to control the amount of torque output by a hand crank. If this were used in any practical application, it would more than likely have a ratchet gear to prevent the system from turning backwards if you stop cranking.

Toggle "1" for 1:1 ratio
Toggle "2" for 3:1 ratio
Toggle all off for idle mode

Interesting feature to point out is that if both ratios are toggled "on" accidentally, the gearbox defaults to 1:1.

I'd also like to note that I'm using an axle to simulate a load because it won't engage in 3:1 if it isn't under load. Hit "Return" to toggle this on or off if you please.

Once again credit goes to s_noonan for the gear generator.
Spur Gear Generator II
Last edited at 2015/11/05 20:48:31 by RiBi
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Looks good. You may be able to improve gear meshing by viewing normal forces and then fine adjusting the planet gears to balance the normal forces between the ring and sun gears.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely give that a go tomorrow.

I think I'll also try splitting the ring gear into 4 pieces to make it less complex in hopes of improving the quality of the teeth. I'm not sure if that's purely a graphical fix but it does seem to make a difference.
Last edited at 2015/11/06 05:12:30 by RiBi