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

Having obtained the arcs d, e, f, the curves may be marked thereon as for a spur wheel.

From Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught by Rose, Joshua

The spur wheel is 12 feet diameter, 24 inches face, and contains 96 teeth.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 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

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