worm gear

• Mecanismo que consta de un tornillo roscado (gusano) que engrana con una rueda dentada, empleado para transmitir movimiento y potencia entre ejes que no se cruzan, a menudo en ángulo recto.

A mechanical device consisting of a threaded screw (worm) that meshes with a toothed wheel (gear), used to transmit motion and power between non-intersecting shafts, often at a right angle.

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   A type of gear arrangement consisting of a worm (a screw-like component) that meshes with a worm wheel (a gear), used to transmit motion and power between non-intersecting shafts, typically at a right angle.

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   • The worm gear in the steering system allows for smooth and precise control.
   • Engineers selected a worm gear for its high reduction ratio and self-locking capability.
   • The conveyor belt is driven by a powerful worm gear mechanism.