Overview of gears, classification of gears according to their meshing mode

2023-09-04

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Gear is a mechanical transmission component that is widely used in various mechanical equipment due to its ability to transmit power and speed. A gear is a mechanical component formed by two or more teeth meshing with each other, transmitting power or speed through the meshing between gears.

Classify according to meshing mode

(1) Flat gear

A planar gear refers to a gear whose tooth surface is parallel to the gear axis. The meshing of planar gears has the advantages of smoothness and high transmission efficiency, and is widely used in various mechanical equipment.

(2) Bevel gear

Bevel gears refer to gears where the plane of the gear tooth surface is not parallel to the gear axis. The meshing of bevel gears has the advantages of large torque transmission and the ability to transmit large power, and is widely used in heavy mechanical equipment.

(3) Worm gear

Worm gear refers to a gear composed of a worm and a worm gear. The meshing of worm gears has the advantages of high transmission ratio and high accuracy, and is widely used in various transmissions and reducers.