Bevel gears are a type of mechanical gear with cone-shaped teeth, specifically designed to

transmit motion and power between intersecting or non-parallel shafts. Here are some key
points to note about bevel gears:

Tooth Geometry: Bevel gears have conical-shaped teeth that form a straight line of contact
along their generatrix (the line along the pitch cone). The angle between the gear's face and
the axis of rotation determines the type of bevel gear: straight bevel, spiral bevel, or hypoid
bevel.

Types of Bevel Gears:

Straight Bevel Gears: These have straight-cut teeth and are used when the shafts intersect at a
90-degree angle. They are cost-effective but tend to produce noise and vibration during
operation.
Spiral Bevel Gears: Spiral bevel gears have curved teeth that gradually engage, reducing
noise and wear compared to straight bevel gears. They are commonly used in applications
requiring smooth and quiet power transmission.
Hypoid Bevel Gears: Hypoid gears have teeth with a helical shape, similar to spiral bevel
gears. However, the shafts do not intersect but are offset from each other. This design allows
for more flexibility in design and is often used in automotive rear axles.
Efficiency: Bevel gears generally have good efficiency, especially spiral bevel and hypoid
gears. The curved teeth of these gears enable smoother engagement, reducing friction and
energy loss during operation.

Direction of Rotation: Bevel gears can be used to transmit motion between shafts that
intersect at various angles. This makes them versatile for a wide range of applications,
including changing the direction of rotation and transferring power between non-parallel
shafts.

Applications: Bevel gears are commonly used in various industries, including automotive
(differential gears), aerospace (helicopter rotor systems), marine (propulsion systems), and
industrial machinery. Their ability to handle changing directions of power transmission and
their efficiency make them suitable for a range of tasks.

Gear Ratio: The gear ratio in bevel gears is determined by the number of teeth on each gear
and their sizes. Changing the size and number of teeth on bevel gears allows for the c