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Figure B- Triple reduction articulated gear unit (cover removed) con-
taifiing herringbone gearing and utilizing a pressurized lubrication sys-
tem (not shown). Input torque is split between drive trains inside the
housing for more efficient use of space and better design of gearing. This
type of speed reducer is usually used for high reduction, low speed, very
high torque applications such as sugar mill drives.
