Stackable Planetary Gear Mechanism (Reducer)
by otvinta3d
Printable files (8)
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stlwasher.stl
21 Ko · 26 544 downloads
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stlcarrier.stl
326 Ko · 26 568 downloads
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stlplanet.stl
390 Ko · 26 563 downloads
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stlshaft.stl
490 Ko · 26 572 downloads
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stlfront.stl
963 Ko · 26 568 downloads
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stlring.stl
1.2 Mo · 26 501 downloads
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stlhandle.stl
1.3 Mo · 26 399 downloads
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stlsun.stl
374 Ko · 24 548 downloads
Description
This is a fully functional hand-cranked model of a multi-stage planetary reducer. The photos and video show this model with 3 stages. Each stage has a gear ratio of 1:6, so the overall gear ratio of a 3-stage reducer is 1:216.
The design allows for an unlimited number of stages. However, for a hand-cranked model, the practical limit is 3 stages. Even with feverish cranking, the output shaft barely moves.
You need to print:
--- PER MODEL---
1 front
1 handle
1 shaft
--- PER STAGE---
1 ring
3 planets
1 carrier
1 sun
6 washers
Hardware:
2 Metric countersunk Phillips-head M3-12 screws PER MODEL
2 Metric countersunk Phillips-head M3-12 screws, and 2 Metric M3 nuts PER STAGE
Assembly Instructions:
Attach sun to the bottom side of carrier with two Phillips-head M2-12 screws and two M2 nuts (available cheaply on eBay.) The hexagonal holes in the sun should be pointing outwards.
Mount 3 planets onto carrier, secure each with a washer.
Insert the carrier with the planets and sun on them into ring. The sun goes in first.
Attach ring to front (for stage 1) or to previously installed ring (for stages 2, 3, etc.) The sun needs to be pushed hard into the following stage's planets.
Secure the ring with three washers.
Once all stages are assembled, insert shaft through the hole in front. Push hard.
Attach handle to shaft and secure with two M3-12 screws.
Enjoy!