DIRECTION OF ROTATION
A pair of bevel or miter gears will rotate in opposite directions (as viewed from the hub end of the two gears). Thus, as bevel or miter gears transmit motion around a 90-degree corner, one will rotate clockwise and the other counterclockwise. (See Figure 5.7D)
Take Note:
By changing the driven gear from one side of the driver to the opposite side, the rotation of the shaft will be reversed (in both open and enclosed bevel gearing). This is important to remember whenever shaft rotation is important to an application. (See Figure 5.8)
By changing the driven gear from one side of the driver to the opposite side, the rotation of the shaft will be reversed (in both open and enclosed bevel gearing). This is important to remember whenever shaft rotation is important to an application. (See Figure 5.8)
