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Differential gearing with 3 output shafts

Differential gearing with 3 output shafts

Differential gearing with 3 output shafts

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Is there a design of differential gearing where the input power from one shaft is distributed to three output shafts?

Thanks.

RE: Differential gearing with 3 output shafts

I heard about some research a local company (that no longer exists) was doing years ago. They were looking into using a planetary configuration to achieve something like what you're asking for; 1 shaft in, four shafts out. The most detail I ever got was that they used a series of independent carriers which had a series of helical skew gears in each. They manufactured conveyor drives, what they needed a four shaft differential for and if they succeeded, I never found out in the end. An interesting proposal I thought, hope it gives you some ideas.

RE: Differential gearing with 3 output shafts

(OP)
gearcutter,

This is something to look into. Thanks.

Dave J.

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