A planetary geared DC motor, also known as a planetary gearbox motor, is a type of geared DC motor that uses a planetary gear system to provide a high torque output in a compact package.
A planetary gear system consists of a central sun gear, multiple planet gears that rotate around the sun gear, and an outer ring gear that meshes with the planet gears. The sun gear is typically the input to the gearbox, while the ring gear is the output. The planet gears rotate on their own axes while also orbiting around the sun gear, providing a reduction in speed and an increase in torque output.
In a planetary geared DC motor, the motor shaft is connected to the sun gear, which then drives the planet gears. The planet gears, in turn, mesh with an outer ring gear, which is typically attached to the output shaft of the gearbox. By using a planetary gear system, the motor can provide a high torque output in a compact package, making it useful in applications where space is limited.
Planetary geared DC motors can have various reduction ratios, depending on the number of teeth on the gears and the number of planets in the gear system. They can also be designed to operate at various voltage and current levels, depending on the specific application requirements.
Planetary geared DC motors are commonly used in robotics, automation, and other applications where high torque output and compact size are important. They are also popular in consumer electronics, such as cameras, where they can provide precise and quiet motor control.
Typical features
High Durablity
Low backlash
High torque output
High Reduction Ratio
