bevel gear

Meanings

• noun

  A type of gear with conical teeth that mesh with the teeth of another conical gear or rack, used to transmit power at an angle.

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Variants

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bevel gear , bevel gears

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Etymology

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The term 'bevel gear' comes from the Old English word 'beofelan', meaning 'to bend or turn'. The name reflects the curved or angled shape of the gear's teeth.

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Trivia

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1. Bevel gears are commonly used in wind turbines to change the direction of the rotational force from the horizontal wind to the vertical rotation of the generator.

2. The first bevel gears were made of wood and date back to ancient Egypt and Greece.

3. Bevel gears can transmit power at angles ranging from 15 to 180 degrees.

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1. helical gear: Another type of gearing system with spiral-shaped teeth, used to transmit power at an angle similar to bevel gears. However, helical gears have smoother operation and quieter running than bevel gears.

2. spur gear: A type of gear with straight teeth that mesh with another gear, used to transmit power in a straight line. Spur gears are simpler and more cost-effective than bevel gears but cannot transmit power at an angle.

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Bevel gears have been used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. They are essential components in transmitting power between intersecting shafts at an angle.

How to Memorize "bevel gear"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a bevel gear, imagine a curved gear with conical teeth that mesh with another similar gear at an angle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bevel' with 'bending' or 'turning' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Bend and Veer Every Level' to remember the meaning of bevel gear.

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