gearcase

Cog-protecting metal shell

A gearcase is a box in which the gears of a machine are enclosed.

It is another name for a gear box.

mechanism

gears

Toothed rotating machine parts

sprockets · spindle · pinion · shaft · bushing · oil bath · mesh · teeth · reduction · ratio

housing

casing

Enclosing cover or frame

compartment · box · frame · container · sleeve · guard · sheath · chassis · shroud · envelope

drivetrain

transmission

Sending of information

  • differentialRelative difference between things
  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
  • torqueRotational force measurement

drivetrain · axle · propshaft · flywheel · synchromesh · overdrive · final drive · driveshaft · outboard

Categories
Opposites
enclosure vs. contents

gearcasegears

Toothed rotating machine parts

gear train · transmission · drivetrain

Family

case, gear, engagement, geared, gearing, gearbox, gearhead, undergear

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G