{"id":329,"date":"2022-03-11T21:37:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T21:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/?page_id=329"},"modified":"2022-05-31T17:50:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T17:50:28","slug":"gearbox-kit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/index.php\/workshops\/mechanics\/gearbox-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Gearbox kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GearBox3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GearBox3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GearBox3-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GearBox3-768x750.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:20%\">\n<!-- START Kaya QR Code Generator --><div class=\"wpkqcg_qrcode_wrapper\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wpkqcg_qrcode_outputimg_6869d6e629099b773_ecclevel\" value=\"L\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wpkqcg_qrcode_outputimg_6869d6e629099b773_size\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wpkqcg_qrcode_outputimg_6869d6e629099b773_color\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wpkqcg_qrcode_outputimg_6869d6e629099b773_bgcolor\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wpkqcg_qrcode_outputimg_6869d6e629099b773_content\" value=\"https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/329\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" id=\"wpkqcg_qrcode_outputimg_6869d6e629099b773\" alt=\"QR Code\" class=\"wpkqcg_qrcode\" style=\"width: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" ><div style=\"clear: none;\"><\/div><\/div><!-- END Kaya QR Code Generator -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Gearbox kit<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A gearbox is a collection of gears of various sizes. The number of gears in the gearbox provides the perfect combination of traction and speed. With short gearing, you get better acceleration or pick-up, while tall gearing gives you higher top speed. A vehicle that is climbing a slope requires more torque than one that is travelling down a straight road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gearbox is a metal container that houses a collection of gears, synchronising sleeves, and a gear-shifting mechanism. All of the gears are housed in the metal housing, which is commonly composed of aluminum\/iron casting. Because the gears play a vital role in conveying engine power to the wheels, the gearbox is considered part of the &#8216;transmission&#8217; system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Components:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gear shifting lever<\/li><li>Layshaft with gear couplings<\/li><li>Reverse idle gear bearing<\/li><li>Drive shaft<\/li><li>Actuator handle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gearbox_en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gearbox_en.png 438w, https:\/\/2022.robocupjunior.eu\/rcj\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Gearbox_en-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Working-Principle:\">Working Principle:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first gear in a gearbox is the largest and produces the most torque while producing the least speed.<br>As a result, it is utilised to ascend slopes.<br>Between 1st and last gear, the size of each gear decreases in a decreasing ratio.<br>As a result, it offers a diverse range of pulling ability and speed.<br>As a result, the car may be driven smoothly without experiencing any acceleration drops.<br>In essence, the gearbox increases the vehicle&#8217;s driveability in all conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ratio between the input and output gears is known as the gear ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gear Ratio<\/strong> = No. of teeth of output&nbsp;gear \/ no. of teeth of the input&nbsp;gear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.g. if no. of gears on input (driving) gear = 30 and&nbsp;no. of gears on output (driven) gear = 105<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>then, the Gear ratio = 105\/30 = 3.5 <strong>:<\/strong> 1 because to rotate the output (driven) gear by 1 rotation, you need to turn the input (driving) gear by 3.5 rotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gear ratios differ from one vehicle to the next.<br>Trucks have larger gear ratios than cars because they have to carry a heavier load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When driving a car, you must have both speed and traction.<br>Depending on the driving conditions, the gears in the gearbox assist you in selecting one of them.<br>Lower gears, such as 2nd and 1st, provide the most traction, whereas higher gears, such as 5th and 6th (if available), provide the fastest speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inventor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karl Benz, a well-known German engineer, is credited with developing the gearbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Instructions:\">Instructions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select Position \u201cN\u201d \u2013 idle in which both clutch gears of layshaft remain uncoupled and idling; Rotate the actuator handle clock-wise and verify that the output remains idle.<\/li><li>Select the first gear and check that the output gear rotates with the lowest speed;<\/li><li>Select the second gear and verify that the drive shaft along with the flywheel rotates with an average speed.<\/li><li>Select the third gear that allows the layshaft and all gears rotate with the highest speed.<\/li><li>Switch on the reverse gear by moving the clutch gear to the left towards gear \u201cR\u201dand all gears will rotate in reverse.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Links:.1\">Links:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ugearsmodels.com\/gearbox.html\">\u00abGearbox\u00bb educational mechanical model kit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/UGears-STEM-Gearbox-Model-Kit\/dp\/B088X49CTV\/?maas=maas_adg_11C23EE8C8FDC24BB689B671CAE6512D_afap_abs&amp;ref_=aa_maas&amp;ref=sr_1_17&amp;dchild=1&amp;m=A3T3RLO9NF8BJ&amp;marketplaceID=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&amp;qid=1617373287&amp;refresh\">https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/UGears-STEM-Gearbox-Model-Kit\/dp\/B088X49CTV\/?maas=maas_adg_11C23EE8C8FDC24BB689B671CAE6512D_afap_abs&amp;ref_=aa_maas&amp;ref=sr_1_17&amp;dchild=1&amp;m=A3T3RLO9NF8BJ&amp;marketplaceID=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&amp;qid=1617373287&amp;refresh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wCu9W9xNwtI\">Manual Transmission, How it works?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m7RFfG74JAc\">How Gearbox | Manual Transmission Works<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Vpl-LprQGqU\">How a car gearbox works!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howacarworks.com\/basics\/how-manual-gearboxes-work\">How manual gearboxes work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carbiketech.com\/gear-box-transmission-gearbox\/\">How A Gear box (Transmission) works? What&#8217;s Gear Ratio?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gearboxspecialistsbournemouth.co.uk\/a-gearbox-specialists-guide-to-how-a-gearbox-works\">A Gearbox Specialist\u2019s Guide to How a Gearbox Works<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.howstuffworks.com\/transmission.htm\">How Manual Transmissions Work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leithcars.com\/blogs\/1421\/tutorials\/how-manual-transmission-works\/\">How a Manual Transmission Works<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transmission_(mechanics)\">Transmission (mechanics)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandttransmissions.co.uk\/gearbox-animation.html\">Interactive Gearbox Animation | How A Manual Gearbox Works<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A gearbox is a collection of gears of various sizes. The number of gears in the gearbox provides the perfect combination of traction and speed. 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