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Finalworm 160204043543
Finalworm 160204043543
INTRODUCTION
• Worm gears are gears which are widely used for transmitting power
at high velocity ratios between non-intersecting shafts that are
generally, but not necessarily, at right angles.
• It can give velocity ratios as high as 300:1 or more.
• It is mostly used as a speed reducer, which consists of worm and
worm wheel or gear.
• The worm wheel or gear is similar to a helical gear with a face curved
to conform to the shape of the worm.
TYPES OF WORMS
• There are two types of worms. They are as follows:
1. Cylindrical or straight worm.
2. Cone or double enveloping worm.
TYPES OF WORM GEARS
• The important three types of worm gears are given below.
• The worm (screw) continuously rotates and drives the worm wheel
(meshed with it). Worm and worm gear form a lower pair as they
have sliding contact with each other.
• In a worm gear drive, power is always transmitted from worm to
worm wheel. Power cannot be transmitted from worm wheel to
worm. This phenomenon is called self-locking. It is highly useful in
many applications.
• Velocity ratio is determined by the number of teeth on worm gear
and the number starts on worm. Power transmission decreases with
increase in velocity ratio.
Short Animation on working of Worm Gear:
Formula used :
Forces acting on Worm Gear:
Advantages of Worm Drives: