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Sun Gear - Definition, Examples, and Related Products

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In the field of engineering and mechanics, the sun gear refers to a central gear in a planetary gear system.

Usage:

1. When the sun gear is fixed, the planetary gears rotate around it.
2. The sun gear is responsible for transmitting torque to the output shaft.
3. In an automatic transmission, the sun gear plays a crucial role in determining the gear ratio.

Examples:

1. The sun gear of the planetary gear system in the engine is rotating at a high speed.
2. To increase the gear ratio, the sun gear needs to be larger in size compared to the planetary gears.
3. By engaging the sun gear, the power is transferred to the output shaft effectively.

Related Products:

• Mechanical Sun Gears
• Sun Gears for Automatic Transmissions
• Sun Gears for Gearboxes