planetary gear trains

A form of planetary gear train — An assembly of meshed gears consisting of a central (sun) gear, a coaxial internal gear-wheel and one or more intermediate pinions supported on a revolving carrier.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of planetary gear train
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