We have an Arbor whose reduced diameter end sections are called pivots. We attach to the arbor a large gear called a wheel and a small gear called a pinion [Correct so far?] What is the whole assembly called?
Posts: 9 | Location: Jerusalem, Israel | Registered: May 23, 2012
I would likely call the assembly a "gear train" or simply "train" in fact on a watch the plate over this assembly goes by the "train bridge" title so should think that follows.
Lindell
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
You are right Michael, it looks like I should have read Reuven's question more carefully!
So now, let's see if I get it this time, the correct term for what Reuven is asking may simply be "center wheel and pinion" then "third wheel and pinion" and so on. The time train which transmits torque to the escape wheel consists of a four-wheel multiplying train made up of barrel, center wheel and pinion, third wheel and pinion, fourth wheel and pinion then the escape wheel. When all that goes together it then becomes the "gear train" which is what I originally thought Reuven was asking about.
See what you think.
Lindell
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
this time, the correct term for what Reuven is asking may simply be "center wheel and pinion" then "third wheel and pinion" and so on. The time train which transmits torque to the escape wheel consists of a four-wheel multiplying train made up of barrel, center wheel and pinion, third wheel and pinion, fourth wheel and pinion then the escape wheel. When all that goes together it then becomes the "gear train" which is what I originally thought Reuven was asking about.