Epicyclic Gear Train

It is motorised unit consisting of SUN gear mounted on input shaft, two plane gears meshes with the annular gear. These planet gears are mounted on a common arm to which output shaft is fitted. Loading arrangement is provided for loading the system and to measure Holding Torque.

Specifications:

• A compact Epicyclic Gear Train coupled with D.C. Motor.
• Rope brake arrangement to measure Output torque and Holding torque.
• Control Panel comprising of - Digital Ammeter and Voltmeter. RPM Indicator. Speed Controller

Experiment :

1. To measure epicyclic gear ratio between input shaft & output shaft.
2. To measure epicyclic gear ratio between input shaft and holding drum.
3. To measure Input torque, Holding torque and Output torque.

Service Required :

• 230 V.A.C. stabilised power supply.