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Unread 21-12-2003, 23:48
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Re: Sprocket Center Distances

I must say. This looks like a well though out design, and i am impressed.
It has been mentioned that gear wear may be of some problem. This is just an idea that is probably not workable, but hopefully it may inspire something that is. Jamming asynchronously spinning gears together seems a bit harsh. Would it be possible to put a disk of frictiony compressible material on each of the three shafts, which would engage before the gears mesh bring them up to speed sort of like synchros in a car xmission. This material would prolly wear out pretty quickly, but it if it prolongs the life of the gears at all and if its cheap and easy to replace, then it might be worth it. This may be uselessw/o a clutch, or just useless period, but i figured it was worth posting. It might also be worth experimening w/different gear profiles. This may be useless w/o a clutch, or just useless period, but i figured it was worth posting.
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