spur wheel

American  

noun

1. spur gear.

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Etymology

Origin of spur wheel

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

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spur wheel

In the latter case, the small one is the pinion, and the larger one the spur wheel.

From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough

Fit right and left hand leading screws to the hollow shaft of the second spur wheel, and drill a hole through them as well as through the hollow shaft to receive the fastening pin.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

A. This can be done in this way: attach a spur wheel to the back of the face plate.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

Motion is given to the spur wheel by a cam on the main shaft of the machine, which acts through a slotted lever and a connecting rod.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

Then the tooth curves may be drawn on these three arcs, k, l, m, in the same as if they were for a spur wheel.

From Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught by Rose, Joshua