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epicyclic gear train

/ˈɛpɪˌsaɪklɪk ɡɪər treɪn/

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/ˈɛpɪˌsaɪklɪk ɡɪər treɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМеханическая система шестерен, в которой одна или несколько шестерен вращаются вокруг центральной солнечной шестерни, обычно используется в автоматических коробках передач и дифференциалах.

A mechanical system of gears where one or more gears rotate around a central sun gear, commonly used in automatic transmissions and differentials.

  1. Planetary gear systemC2formal

    A gear system consisting of one or more outer gears (planet gears) revolving around a central gear (sun gear), often enclosed within a ring gear.

    ruПланетарная передача

    • The automatic transmission in a car uses an epicyclic gear train to change gears smoothly.
    • Engineers designed an epicyclic gear train for the robot's arm to achieve precise movements.
    • The epicyclic gear train allows for high torque in a compact space.