Numerical - Pitch cone distance of bevel gear, given pcd of pinion and gear

Q.  What is the pitch cone distance of bevel gear, if pitch circle diameter of bevel pinion and gear is 20 and 30 respectively?
- Published on 23 Sep 15

a. 100 mm
b. 18.02 mm
c. 21.32 mm
d. 25 mm

ANSWER: 18.02 mm
 

    Discussion

  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 28 Sep 15
    Pitch cone distance is the length of pitch cone element

    Given: Diameter of pinion (dp) = 20 and diameter of gear (dg) = 30

    Formula: Pitch cone distance = √(( dp / 2)2 + ( dg / 2)2)
    = 18.02 mm

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