gearset

Meshed rotating components

A gearset is a matched group of gears designed to work together, transferring motion and power within a mechanism.

In automotive contexts, a gearset typically refers to the collection of gears in a transmission or differential: The racing gearset gives better acceleration but lower top speed.

Also spelled gear set.

transmission

drivetrain

Vehicle power transmission system

  • differentialRelative difference between things
  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
  • shiftMovement or work period

synchronizers · overdrive · CVT · transfer case · final drive · torque converter · flywheel · propeller shaft · reverse · neutral

mechanism

cogwheel

Toothed rotating machine part

  • sprocketToothed wheel for chains
  • pinionToothed wheel, small
  • teethEnamel-covered chewing structures

meshing · rack · pawl · ratchet · worm · bevel · spur · helical · planetary · escapement

motion

torque

Rotational force measurement

speed · power transfer · mechanical advantage · force · load · efficiency · friction · wear · synchronization · coupling

engineering

precision

Accuracy of measurement

durability · manufacturing · lubrication · ratios · fabrication · CAD · design · heat treatment · hardening · machining

applications

bicycle

Pedal-powered two-wheeler

aerospace · robotics · clockwork · windmill · lathe · milling machine · conveyor · crane · elevator · winch

Opposites
transmission method

gearsetdirect drive

Transmission without intermediate gears

belt drive · chain drive · pulley system · CVT · torque converter

Phrases
Family

gears, gearshift

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G