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friction gearing

American

noun

wheels or disks transmitting power by means of frictional contact.

Etymology

Origin of friction gearing

First recorded in 1885–90

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In America friction gearing has been tried, but I do not know with what success.

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From my experience of friction gearing, I am inclined to think it might do very well.

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Grooved Friction Gearing.—Two grooved pulleys, which fit each other accurately, will transmit power without losing too much by friction.

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The drill is automatic in its action, and the speed can be regulated by friction gearing.

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Everything worked to a charm, until, in starting up at one end of the road, the friction gearing was brought into action too suddenly and it was wrecked.

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