epicyclic gear train

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mechanical system
gptkbp:advantage compact design
high torque density
multiple gear ratios
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs planetary gear train
gptkbp:category mechanical engineering
transmission systems
gear trains
gptkbp:component carrier
sun gear
planet gears
ring gear
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:foundIn wind turbines
mechanical watches
electric screwdrivers
automatic gearboxes
gptkbp:function transmit torque
change speed
change direction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label epicyclic gear train
gptkbp:inventedBy Willis Hamilton
gptkbp:usedIn bicycles
automatic transmissions
differentials
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Planetary_gear_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7