Numerical - Axial force acting on helical gear, given helix angle - Theory of Machines - 2

Q.  Tangential force acting on the helical gear is 5000 N. Calculate the axial force acting on a helical gear having helix angle of 25o.
- Published on 06 Aug 15

a. 2113.09 N
b. 4531.53 N
c. 2331.53 N
d. 10722.5 N

ANSWER: 2331.53 N
 

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  • Bhavani Ganesh   -Posted on 20 Dec 16
    f*tan(alpha)= 5000*tan 25= 2331.53 N

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