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hypoid gear — [hī′poid΄] n. [contr. < hyperboloidal < HYPERBOL(A) + OID + AL] a curved tooth bevel gear in a system in which the axis of the driving shaft does not intersect with the axis of the driven shaft … English World dictionary
hypoid gear — noun also hypoid ( s) : one of a pair of bevel gears that are used especially in automotive transmissions, are designed so that the axis of the pinion does not intersect the axis of the gear, and have the teeth on the pinion cut spirally and the… … Useful english dictionary
hypoid gear — A type of spiral bevel gear in which the drive pinion shaft is located below the center of the ring gear. This setup is used to lower the height of the driveshaft and thus lower the floor of the vehicle … Dictionary of automotive terms
Gear oil — is a motor oil made specifically for transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials in automobiles, trucks, and other machinery. It is of a higher viscosity to better protect the gears and usually is associated with a strong sulfur smell. The… … Wikipedia
Gear — For the gear like device used to drive a roller chain, see Sprocket. This article is about mechanical gears. For other uses, see Gear (disambiguation). Two meshing gears transmitting rotational motion. Note that the smaller gear is rotating… … Wikipedia
Hypoid — A hypoid is a type of spiral bevel gear whose axis does not intersect with the axis of the meshing gear. The shape of a hypoid gear is a revolved hyperboloid, whereas the shape of a spiral bevel gear is normally conical. The hypoid gear places… … Wikipedia
gear — Wheel like part with teeth cut into the rim. When one gear meshes with another gear, it causes the second gear to drive the other and in this way transmits power. When the gears are different sizes (different number of teeth on each gear) the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
hypoid — [ hʌɪpɔɪd] (also hypoid gear) noun a bevel wheel with teeth engaging with a spiral pinion mounted at right angles to the wheel s axis, used to connect non intersecting shafts in vehicle transmissions. Origin 1920s: perh. a contr. of hyperboloid … English new terms dictionary
hypoid axle — A driving axle with a hypoid gear … Dictionary of automotive terms
gear — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. clothing, dress; cogwheel; equipment, tools, apparatus; harness, etc. See instrumentality, provision. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Equipment] Syn. material, tackle, apparatus, paraphernalia; see equipment … English dictionary for students
