Creating a figure 8 using gears is a mechanical technique that utilizes the meshing of gears to produce a continuous, looping motion. This technique finds applications in various mechanical systems, such as gear trains, linkages, and mechanisms.
The figure 8 pattern is achieved by arranging gears in a specific configuration, where the gears rotate in opposite directions and engage with each other at two points, forming the shape of a figure 8. This arrangement allows for a smooth and continuous transfer of motion between the gears, resulting in a figure 8-shaped trajectory.
