Power Transmission Systems:

Gear Drives
Gear Terminology
Pressure Angle of a Gear
Gear Animation
 Factors considered in gear selection
• Pitch circle diameter
• Number of teeth
• Face Width
• Material used to manufacture the gear
• Style of hub, bore, etc
A Gear Spur Gear Catalog
A Gear Spur Gear Catalog
 Involute Circle

The curve most commonly used for gear-tooth profiles is the

involute of a circle.
Gear Relationships
Gear Problems
(Interference)
Gear Problems
(Backlash)
 Gear Types (1)
• Spur Gears • Helical Gears

– Simplest of the gears – Smooth operation as it

– Used to connect parallel results in gradual gear
shafts engagement
– Simple shape – Could connect parallel or
– Low cost non parallel shafts
– Higher thrust loads from
– No thrust loads from teeth
teeth reaction forces
engagement
 Gear Types (2)
• Bevel gear • Worm & wheel

– Could be used to connect – Very low transmission

two shafts that are at an
angle
– The teeth may be straight or
helical
– Two gear have conical
surfaces
ratios
– High torque transmission
– High Friction loses
– Used in power steering
systems, presses, rolling
mills
 Gear Types (3)
• Rack & pinion

– Converts the rotational

motion into linear motion
– Could have straight or bevel
teeth
– Provides less backlash
– Greater feedback
 The Differential of a Car (1)

Source:
1.http://atomictoasters.com/wp-content/gallery/professors-shutdown-images/differential.jpg
2.http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential1.htm
The Differential of a Car (2)
A 6-Speed Gear Box