A pinion gear is the smallest
gear in the gear train. It is a small gear used to drive in 90 degree
angle towards a crown gear in case of a differential drive.
The gear is generally at the input and handles the least amount of
torque. The gear teeth cut directly into a shaft, which is then mounted
on to the gear case.
The gear has the least number of teeth that are designed to mesh with a
larger wheel. These gears form an important part of the differential
assembly in automobiles by sending power through the axles to the wheel.
Materials Used
The gears are constructed from fine quality materials including :
Use of Pinion Gears
- Trucks
- Cars
- Off road applications
Pinion Gears
