The ring gear on a planetary geartrain similar to Figure 8.38 has 60 teeth and is rotating

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The ring gear on a planetary geartrain similar to Figure 8.38 has 60 teeth and is rotating clockwise at 120 rpm. The planet and sun gears are identically sized. The sun gear is rotating clockwise at 150 rpm. Calculate the speed and rotation direction of the carrier.


Figure 8.38

Ring gear Carrier or spider Planet gear Sun gear

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An Introduction To Mechanical Engineering

ISBN: 9781111576820

3rd Edition

Authors: Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis

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