worm wheel
Americannoun
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Origin of worm wheel
First recorded in 1670–80
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The gearing consists of a single worm and worm wheel, working in an oil-bath, the worm shaft being coupled direct to the motor spindle.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
A worm wheel and two eccentrics are machined up out of one piece and serve to operate the plungers.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
In this case the form of the teeth upon the worm wheel varies at every point in its length as the line of centres is departed from.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
The shaft of worm wheel g is omitted in Fig.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
For shifting by hand, the wheel w is operated, its shaft having a worm driving the worm wheel g, Fig.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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