When the torsion shaft rotates each coil generates a train of sinusoidal waves.
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Power was transmitted from each engine by a torsion shaft which was engaged through a series of sun, planet, epicyclic and spur gears to give a suitable reduction ratio and correct propeller-shaft rotation.
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In addition, the drive for the supercharger was taken from the crankshaft at the back of the engine, via a short torsion shaft, rather than from the front of the engine, using a long drive shaft as used by earlier Griffon variants.