Use of gear drives to transmit power - Basic Mechanical Engineering

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are true for gear drives?
- Published on 01 Sep 15

a. They can be used for long centre distances
b. They are used to transmit power between non-intersecting and parallel shafts
c. They cannot be used for high reduction ratios
d. All of the above

ANSWER: They are used to transmit power between non-intersecting and parallel shafts

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  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 06 Nov 15
    - Gear drives cannot be used for long centre distances as they are compact while belt drives can be used for this purpose.

    - Gear drives are used to transmit power between shafts which have parallel (spur gear), intersecting (bevel gears), non-intersecting and perpendicular (worm gears) or non-intersecting and non-parallel axes (crossed helical gears).

    - Gear drives are also used for high reduction ratios.

    - These drives have long life but are affected by dirt or dust and hence require casing or cover.

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