<P> An idler gear is a gear wheel that is inserted between two or more other gear wheels . The purpose of an idler gear can be two-fold . Firstly , the idler gear will change the direction of rotation of the output shaft . Secondly , an idler gear can assist to reduce the size of the input / output gears whilst maintaining the spacing of the shafts . </P>
<P> An idler gear is a gear wheel that is inserted between two or more other gear wheels . The purpose of an idler gear can be two-fold . Firstly , the idler gear will change the direction of rotation of the output shaft . Secondly , an idler gear can assist to reduce the size of the input / output gears whilst maintaining the spacing of the shafts . </P>
where can a simple gear with idler be used
where can a simple gear with idler be used
between two or more other gear wheels
between two or more other gear wheels