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Why do we use a planetary gearbox?

Update:14-02-2023
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Planetary gearboxes are used for a number of reasons, including:
Planetary gearsets can be used to increase or decrease a speed ratio.
Planetary gearboxes have many advantages over other types of gearboxes.
They are commonly used in motor vehicles, aircraft and marine industries as they offer high torque capacity, as well as high efficiency and reliability.
Increasing or decreasing a speed ratio. Planetary gearsets can be used to increase or decrease the speed ratio of any device that uses them. For example, if you want a machine with larger torque capacity but lower rpm (rotations per minute) than another machine using the same type of motor, you could use two planetary gearboxes--one connected directly to your original motor and one connected indirectly through another series-connected set of gears. This would give you both increased torque capacity and lower rpm because each gearbox has its own unique gear ratio within itself while also maintaining the same overall gear ratio between them both.* Reducing vibration levels in large machines by spreading out vibrations over multiple axes rather than concentrating them into one axis.* Reducing wear on parts due to constant friction between moving parts such as bearings."
Planetary gearboxes are used to transmit power from a small to large diameter without a decrease in speed. They are also known as epicyclic gearboxes or sun-and-planet gear sets. In these types of transmissions, the planet gearsets act like multipliers for any input rotation and increase or decrease the speed ratio depending on how many stages there are in the planetary train (the number of planets).
Planetary transmissions have many advantages over other types: they can be designed with fewer teeth than other parallel shaft arrangements; they provide smoother operation at low speeds; they reduce vibration; they require less space than helical gearsets; they offer high torque-to-weight ratios and high efficiency over their entire operating range
Planetary gearsets can be used to increase or decrease a speed ratio. They can also be used to increase or decrease a torque ratio, and even power ratios (though this is not recommended).
Planetary gearboxes have many advantages over other types of gearboxes. First, they are more efficient than other types of gearboxes. This means that less energy is lost during the transmission process and more power can be converted into mechanical work by the system. Second, planetary gearboxes are also more compact than other types of gearboxes and can therefore be used in applications where space is limited or where there is a need for reduced weight (such as aircraft). Thirdly, planetary gearsets provide high torque at low speeds compared with spur-and-bevel systems which only achieve maximum torque at higher speeds but require more space than planetary units do because they use two separate shafts rather than one common shaft like in planetaries."
The planetary gearbox was developed in the early 20th century as a way to increase the torque capacity of an engine, while reducing its size and weight. It does this by using two or more planet gearsets connected to a carrier which turns around an axis parallel with the main shaft.
The major advantage of this system is that it allows each set of gears to operate at different speeds while sharing the same output speed, providing high torque capacity (or power) at low speeds.
Planetary gearboxes are great because they can change the output speed of a motor without changing the input speed. This is due to their ability to have different sized gears in the same assembly, which means that you can increase or decrease your speed ratio without having to buy an entirely new gearbox!
Planetary gearboxes also have many advantages over other types of gearboxes: they're lighter and more compact; they have fewer parts; and they are less expensive than other types of transmissions (though this depends on what kind you buy).
In conclusion, planetary gearboxes are a great way to transmit power from one source to another. They can be used in many different situations and industries because they offer high torque capacity, as well as high efficiency and reliability. I hope this article has helped you understand why we use planetary gearboxes!