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Saved 2026-05-15 · Posted 2026-02-14 · Status: New
Magnetic gears can replace traditional gears.
Instead of metal teeth grinding together, magnets do all the work.
No contact. No wear. No noise.
They use opposing magnetic fields to transfer motion, just like regular gears but without ever touching.
Gears that never wear out, never need lubrication, and can work through sealed barriers - perfect for explosive environments or vacuum systems.
They even slip without breaking.
First invented in 1901, this technology is now finding its way into electric vehicles, electric boats, and next-gen power transmission.
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Never transfers any torque too
Max torque 0,0000001 Nm
Very Cool! However, The instant that there is a useful load, the inertial resistance will exceed the magnetic resistance and the gears will make contact with the chain. It's a great experiment though!
Torque is overated anyway
Go ahead. Put a load on it. I'll wait.
What about torque 😂😂
And eventually because the magnets are in opposition versus attraction, they become paperweights😮😂
Guys, its a concept design. Add thickness, make it an electro magnet and boom, heaps of torque can be applied. Yall realise escooters/bikes/motorbikes all use magnets that dont touch right? 🤣
What about magnets losing power over time. This magnetised motion making tech is already there and it's called 'electric motors' 🥳
Problem is, it can get very hot too
And magnetic bearings??? There’s still rotating axles
“Magnets how do they work” - I.C.P
Magnets will eventually change alignment when exposed to an opposite, so it will eventually wear out
#skill
That's a nice way to make gears. I think that could be applied in another shape. If you want to look at it. I think of it. I like carrot out shape along.