To transmit power from one rotating shaft to another whose axes are neither parallel nor intersecting, use
To transmit power from one rotating shaft to another whose axes are neither parallel nor intersecting, use Correct Answer Worm Gear
Explanation:
Spur gears
- Spur gears are used to connect two shafts when they are transmitting the power in a parallel direction.
- In spur gears when the teeth start getting engaged the contact between the teeth extends across the entire width on a line parallel to the axis of the rotation this results in the sudden application of the load, high impact stresses.
- It is used to transmit low power.
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Bevel Gear:
- Bevel gears are used to transmit motion between shafts at various angles to each other, thus they are non-parallel but intersecting.
- The teeth profile may be straight or spiral.
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Worm Gear:
It is essentially a form of spiral gearing in which the shafts are usually at right angles.
The two non-parallel and non-intersecting, but non-coplanar shafts are connected by worm gears.
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Spiral Gear:
The motion between two intersecting shafts is equivalent to the rolling of two cones, assuming no slipping. The gears are in general known as bevel gears.
When teeth formed on the cones are straight, the gears are known as straight bevel gears and when they are inclined they are known as spiral bevel gear.
In helical gears, the power is transmitted between two parallel shafts. In spiral gears (cross-helical gears) the power is transmitted between two non-parallel and non-intersecting shafts.
Helical gears give a point contact. Due to point contact, spiral gears are not recommended for power transmission.
Spiral gears are used in instrumentation, distribution devices of automobile engines and other similar applications where there are small loads.