planetary gear
mechanics
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A planetary gear, also known as a planet differential or planetary gearing, is a type of epicyclic gear train. This system typically features two main wheels that are close together and parallel. These wheels usually have the same diameter but a different number of teeth, and they mesh with a single pinion.12
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