Apparatus and method for measuring backlash
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1. A method for measuring the backlash of a gear train, comprising the steps of:
- providing a gear train with an input end and an output end;
spinning the input end of the gear train while loading the output end of the gear train with torque;
executing at least one round of measurement comprising the steps of;
measuring the rotational speed and/or angular position of the input end of the gear train and providing a first signal;
measuring the rotational speed and/or angular position of the output end of the gear train and providing a second signal; and
comparing the first and second signals with each other.
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Abstract
A method for measuring the backlash of a gear train includes the steps of providing a gear train with an input end and an output end, spinning the input end of the gear train while loading the output end of the gear train with torque, and executing at least one round of measurement. The round of measurement includes the steps of measuring the rotational speed and/or angular position of the input end of the gear train and providing a first signal, measuring the rotational speed and/or angular position of the output end of the gear train and providing a second signal, and comparing the first and second signals with each other.
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1. A method for measuring the backlash of a gear train, comprising the steps of:
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providing a gear train with an input end and an output end; spinning the input end of the gear train while loading the output end of the gear train with torque; executing at least one round of measurement comprising the steps of; measuring the rotational speed and/or angular position of the input end of the gear train and providing a first signal; measuring the rotational speed and/or angular position of the output end of the gear train and providing a second signal; and comparing the first and second signals with each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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