Which one of the following is the correct statement?The consequence of...
Interference in involute gear can be avoided by increasing the centre distance. Interference can also be eliminated by increasing the pressure angle.
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Which one of the following is the correct statement?The consequence of...
Understanding Gear Relationships
In gear systems, the center distance between two mating gears is critical to their performance. When this distance slightly increases, it affects the geometry of the gears.
Consequences of Increased Center Distance
- Law of Gearing: When center distance is increased, the law of gearing, which ensures that the gears rotate smoothly and maintain a constant angular velocity ratio, may not be perfectly satisfied. However, this is not the primary consequence.
- Interference: Interference occurs when the teeth of two gears collide, which is not directly related to a slight increase in center distance; rather, it is typically associated with smaller center distances.
- Pressure Angle: The pressure angle is the angle between the line of action and the line tangent to the pitch circles of the gears. When the center distance increases, the effective angle at which the gears engage changes, resulting in an increase in the pressure angle.
Why Option C is Correct
- Increased Pressure Angle: As the center distance increases:
- The tooth profile's geometry changes.
- The gears engage at a steeper angle.
- This leads to a higher pressure angle, which can affect the load-carrying capacity and efficiency of the gear system.
In summary, when the center distance between two mating involute gears increases slightly, the pressure angle increases, which is the correct and significant consequence of this change in distance.