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1) A parallel helical gearset uses a 17-tooth pinion driving a 34-tooth gear. The pinion has a
right-hand helix angle of 30, a normal pressure angle of 20, and a normal diametral pitch
of 5 teeth/in. Find:
(a) The normal, transverse, and axial circular pitches
(b) The normal base circular pitch
(c) The transverse diametral pitch and the transverse pressure angle
(d) The addendum, dedendum, and pitch diameter of each gear
2) The decision has been made to use n = 20, Pt = 6 teeth/in, and = 30 for a 2:1
reduction. Choose a suitable pinion and gear tooth count to avoid interference. Repeat the
solution with a 6:1 reduction.
3) A 21-tooth spur pinion mates with a 28-tooth gear. The diametral pitch is 3 teeth/in and
the pressure angle is 20. Make a drawing of the gears showing one tooth on each gear.
Find and tabulate the following results: the addendum, dedendum, clearance, circular
pitch, tooth thickness, and base-circle diameters; the lengths of the arc of approach,
recess, and action; and the base pitch and contact ratio.
4) The tooth numbers for the automotive differential shown in the gure are N2 = 17, N3 =
54, N4 = 11, N5 = N6 = 16. The drive shaft turns at 1200 rev/min.
(a) What are the wheel speeds if the car is traveling in a straight line on a good road
surface?
(b) Suppose the right wheel is jacked up and the left wheel resting on a good road
surface. What is the speed of the right wheel?
(c) Suppose, with a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the auto is parked with the right wheel
resting on a wet icy surface. Does the answer to part (b) give you any hint as to what
would happen if you started the car and attempted to drive on?