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pinion and crown wheel

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pinion and crown wheel has 1 sense
  1. bevel gear, pinion and crown wheel, pinion and ring gear - gears that mesh at an angle
    --1 is a kind of gear, gear wheel, cogwheel
    --1 has particulars: differential gear, differential

Definitions from the Web

Term: Pinion and Crown Wheel


Description:

Pinion and Crown Wheel, also known as bevel gears, are a type of gear arrangement used to transmit rotational motion between intersecting shafts typically at a right angle. The pinion is a small gear with teeth that meshes with the larger crown wheel, which has teeth that are beveled. This configuration enables the transfer of power and torque while changing the direction of rotation.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun - Mechanical Engineering:
    • A set of gears consisting of a pinion gear and a crown wheel gear used in various applications, such as automotive differentials, machinery, and other mechanisms requiring high torque.
    • The pinion and crown wheel combination provides a significant reduction in speed while increasing the available power.
  2. Verb - Automotive:
    • To install or replace the pinion and crown wheel gear assembly in a vehicle's differential to ensure efficient power transmission.
    • We need to pinion and crown wheel the rear differential for better off-road performance.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Noun:
    1. The mechanic examined the pinion and crown wheel to diagnose the issue with the differential.
    2. The pinion and crown gear set is commonly found in heavy-duty trucks for their superior strength and durability.
  2. Verb:
    1. The skilled technician will pinion and crown wheel your car's differential to restore proper functionality.
    2. Make sure to pinion and crown wheel the gears carefully to avoid any misalignment issues.

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