Question: For the countershaft in Problem 3-83 assume the gear ratio from gear B to its mating gear is 2 to 1. Data in Problem 3-83

For the countershaft in Problem 3-83 assume the gear ratio from gear B to its mating gear is 2 to 1.


Data in Problem 3-83

A gear reduction unit uses the countershaft shown in the figure. Gear A receives power from another gear with the transmitted force FA applied at the 20° pressure angle as shown. The power is transmitted through the shaft and delivered through gear B through a transmitted force FB at the pressure angle shown. 

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