Gears are an inseparable element of various types of machinery and industrial equipment. They enable transmission of drive and movement, as well as change of direction, speed or torque. What elements do they consist of?
Construction of the gear
Every wheel with toothing consists of two main elements: hub and rim.
The hub is the part of the wheel that is used to fasten it to the shaft using various types of connections, such as keyed, splined, press fit or keyed. It can have different shapes and dimensions, depending on the type of connection and load.
The wreath, in turn, is the element on which the teeth are located. It can have a different number, height and shape of teeth, depending on the type of wheel. In order to they are used to transmit motion and force through contact with the teeth of another gear or rack. They have a defined profile that ensures proper engagement and minimizes slippage and wear. The teeth can be straight, helical, crown or curvilinear, depending on the shape of the tooth line.
The use of gears
Gears are widely used in various branches of industry and technology. Used to power transmission between shafts of different position and rotational speed. They allow you to change the direction of movement, reduce or increase the torque and obtain the appropriate ratio. Gears are essential in many machines and devices, such as:
- motor vehicles - cars, motorcycles, bicycles, tractors, locomotives, etc.
- agricultural machinery – mowers, combines, balers, etc.
- construction machinery - excavators, drilling rigs, cranes, etc.
- industrial machines – lathes, milling machines, presses, etc.
- household appliances - clocks, scales, vacuum cleaners, etc.
- electronic devices - hard drives, optical drives, printers, etc.
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