Heavy-DutyTruckSytemsChapter15.pptVIP

Chapter 15 Standard Transmissions Objectives (1 of 3) Identify the types of gears used in truck transmissions. Interpret the language used to describe gear trains and calculate gear pitch and gear ratios. Explain the relationship between speed and torque from input to output in different gear arrangements. Objectives (2 of 3) Identify the major components in a typical transmission including input and output shafts, mainshaft and countershaft gears, and shift mechanisms. Describe the shift mechanisms used in heavy-duty truck transmissions. Objectives (3 of 3) Outline the role of main and auxiliary (compound) gear sections in a typical transmission, and trace the powerflow from input to output in different ratios. Describe the operating principles of range shift and splitter shift air systems. Define the roles of transfer cases and PTOs in heavy-duty truck operation. Gears A gear can be used in any of the following roles: The shaft can drive the gear. The gear can drive the shaft. The gear can be left free to turn on the shaft (it idles). Sets of gears can be arranged to do the following: Multiply torque and decrease speed Increase speed and decrease torque Transfer torque and speed unchanged Gear Design (1 of 2) Gear Design (2 of 2) Gear Ratios Speed Versus Torque Idler Gears An idler gear may be used to transfer torque without changing the direction of rotation. Idler gears are also used to provide reverse gearing. If two idler gears are used, the driven gear will rotate in the opposite direction of the drive gear. Idler gears can also transfer power in place of a chain drive or belt drive. Idler gears do not affect the relative speeds of either the drive or driven gears. Spur Gears Teeth are cut straight, parallel to the shaft. Only one tooth is in full contact at any given moment. Spur gear teeth minimize the possibility of popping out of gear. For this reason, spur gears are often used in the reverse gear train. A disadvantage of spur gears is noise. A