spur gearing

noun

1. a system of spur gears.
2. any system of gears with parallel axes of rotation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spur gearing¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

In the majority of American vehicles the motion of the motor is transmitted to the wheels by means of spur gearing.

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The most simple mechanism for a gasoline vehicle employing spur gearing exclusively is shown in diagrammatic form in Fig.3.

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The power is obtained by means of a pair of pumps run through spur-gearing by the belt pulleys shown.

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The motion of the crank-shafts was communicated to the separate axles of the driving-wheels by spur-gearing with two speeds.

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Two speeds were obtained by means of spur gearing between the crank shaft and the counter shaft.

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