File:Combining two rotational input.gif

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English: Animation of an epicyclic gear mechanism in which the sun gear can be turned clockwise by one input and is prevented from turning anti-clockwise by a ratchet, the planet carrier can be turned anti-clockwise by another input and prevented from turning clockwise by a ratchet, and the output ring gear is turned anti-clockwise by either or both inputs. As shown, both inputs turn and the ring gear turns as combined output.
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The ratchets prevent reverse rotations

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5 January 2026

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