Is it possible to use worm gears in cranes for lifting purpose?
(a) True
(b) No self-locking and hence not possible
(c) Possible up to a threshold load
(d) None of the listed
I need to solve this question that I got during a group discussion.
This numerical problem is from the Worm Gears concept in section Bevel Gears, Worm Gears and FlyWheel of Machine Design