Mechanics & Machines

Bevel & Worm Gears

Name: Bevel & Worm Gears
Duration: 78 s
Description: Turn rotation 90°, or self-lock at huge ratios. Where normal gears can't go.

Turn rotation 90°, or self-lock at huge ratios. Where normal gears can't go.

Most gears only work on PARALLEL shafts. But a hand-cranked egg beater turns vertical motion into horizontal whirring. What if you need to TURN A CORNER?

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Bevel GearsWorm DriveSelf-LockingCar Differentials