DIN 7876

DIN 7876 is a standard established by the Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), the German national organization for standardization. This standard pertains to the field of technical drawings, specifically focusing on the representation of gears and gear trains.

Overview

The DIN 7876 standard provides guidelines for the representation of gears and gear trains in technical drawings. This includes the depiction of individual gears, as well as the arrangement of multiple gears in a gear train. The standard covers various types of gears, including spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, and worm gears.

Purpose

The purpose of the DIN 7876 standard is to ensure consistency and clarity in the representation of gears and gear trains in technical drawings. This facilitates communication and understanding among engineers, designers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders involved in the design, production, and use of gear systems.

Content

The DIN 7876 standard includes specifications for the representation of various aspects of gears and gear trains, such as:

• The shape and dimensions of individual gears
• The arrangement and interaction of gears in a gear train
• The direction of rotation of gears
• The designation of gears and gear trains

Application

The DIN 7876 standard is widely used in industries that involve the design and manufacture of gear systems, such as the automotive industry, aerospace industry, and mechanical engineering.

See also

• DIN
• Technical drawing
• Gear
• Gear train