epicyclic gear train
- noun
- /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪklɪk ɡɪr treɪn/
- Specialized
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tren de engranajes epicíclico
- The automatic transmission relies on an epicyclic gear train to change gear ratios smoothly.
Examples
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Maintenance of an epicyclic gear train requires precise alignment to prevent mechanical failures.
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An epicyclic gear train allows for more compact and efficient designs in modern robotics.
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The epicyclic gear train allows for efficient power transmission.
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Have you ever studied an epicyclic gear train?
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An epicyclic gear train is often used in automatic transmissions to enable smooth shifting between gears.
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The design of an epicyclic gear train simplifies the structure of complex machinery, making it more compact.
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In engineering, an epicyclic gear train can increase efficiency by allowing multiple gear ratios from a single set of gears.
Synonyms
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7.7
A set of round parts with teeth that pass power along
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6.3
The parts in a machine that work together to change speed and force
A set of gears where one gear turns around another fixed gear in a gearbox
A group of wheels with teeth that pass on and change movement and force
How Complex
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositionally built: 'gear train' clearly denotes a set of gears transmitting motion and 'epicyclic' simply qualifies the type of gear train. However, 'epicyclic' is a technical term referring to a specific orbital/spinning motion of gears whose exact configuration is specialist knowledge and not fully predictable from everyday meanings, so the item is only partially transparent to learners.
Etymology
Epicyclic gear train gets its name from a simple picture: small planet gears 'orbit' a central sun gear while they also 'spin' on their own. So, the name helps you remember it is a compact set of gears that move around a center and turn themselves to change speed and power.