spur gear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spur gear
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Now a spur gear, as well as a pinion, has three diameters; one measurep.
From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough
The boiler was of cast-iron, with a one-cylinder engine, spur gear and a fly-wheel on one side.
From Lectures on Popular and Scientific Subjects by John Sutherland Sinclair, Earl of Caithness
The flange and web have an average thickness of 4 mm. or 5⁄32′′ and the web is drilled full of holes interposed between the spur gear mounted on the cam-shaft and the cam-shaft gear.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
In electric cranes the motor is connected to the barrel, either in a similar manner by spur gear or by worm gear.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
On the same central pin as c is the pinion d driving a spur gear e′′.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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