11. In an epicyclic gear of the sun and planet type, the p.c.d. of the internally toothed
ring is to be as nearly as possible 220 mm, and the teeth are to have a module of 4. When
the ring is stationary, the spider, which carries three planets of equal size, is to make one
revolution for every five revolutions of the driving spindle carrying the sun wheel.
Determine suitable numbers of teeth for all the wheels and the exact diameter of the
pitch circle of the ring.
If a torque of 12 N m is applied to the spindle carrying the sun wheel, what torque will
be required to keep the ring stationary? (U. Lond.)
(Answer: 56, 21, 14; 224 mm; 48 N m)