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Figure 6.4 Simple gear trains [Model 6.4A].
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Figure 6.6 Compound gear trains [Model 6.6A].
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Figure 6.9 Manual transmission [Model 6.9].
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Figure 6.9 Manual transmission [Model 6.9].
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Example B (6.2) Find suitable tooth numbers for the gear train shown in the figure, to generate the speed ratios
close to 1/4, 1/2.45 and 1/1.55. All gears are to have at least 12 teeth. The centre-to-centre distance between the
idler and input/output shafts is 72 mm, and all gears have the same d/N ratio of 4 mm (called module).