sun gear
Planetary system center
A sun gear is the central gear in a planetary gear system, around which smaller planet gears rotate.
The arrangement resembles planets orbiting the sun.
Planetary gear systems appear in automatic transmissions, electric screwdrivers, and bicycle hubs, where they provide compact, efficient power transmission with variable gear ratios.
Sending of information
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- automaticOperating without intervention
- torque converterFluid coupling with multiplication
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
differential · transaxle · overdrive · synchromesh · flywheel · driveshaft · axle · propeller shaft
One that transports
- annulusRegion between two circles
- meshingInterlocking in coordination
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- differentialRelative difference between things
automatic transmission · CVT · gearbox · powertrain · drivetrain · hub · axis
Toothed rotating machine part
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- pinionToothed wheel, small
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
backlash · module · involute · hardening · wear · efficiency · synchronization · engagement
Brief period of time
- loadCarried weight or burden
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- mechanical advantageForce output over input
transmission
Sending of information
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- automaticOperating without intervention
- torque converterFluid coupling with multiplication
clutch · differential · transaxle · overdrive · synchromesh · flywheel · driveshaft · axle · propeller shaft · powertrain
carrier
One that transports
- annulusRegion between two circles
- meshingInterlocking in coordination
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
differential · automatic transmission · CVT · gearbox · powertrain · drivetrain · hub · axis
cogwheel
Toothed rotating machine part
lubrication · backlash · module · involute · hardening · wear · efficiency · synchronization · engagement
moment
Brief period of time
mechanical advantage · power transmission · efficiency · horsepower