Using gears for timing and energy storage

What are gear teeth & why are they important?

They are an important component for converting mechanical energy in a system. Gear teeth or tooth profiles are mainly used in drive technology, as they enable positive force transmission between the timing belt and timing belt wheel, which synchronises the drive shafts.

What is a timing pulley?

Timing pulleys are an elementary component in a timing belt drive and are used to transfer torque and motion from one shaft to another. They are an important component for converting mechanical energy in a system.

What are the different types of drives & gearboxes used for mechanical transmission?

There are many different types of drives and gearboxes used for mechanical transmission. Some examples are linear drives, pulleys, ball bearings (more information about ball bearings), couplings (our detailed explanation about couplings), spur gears, shaft-hub connections, and swivel heads.

What is a spring energy storage system?

This is a proposed system to store energy using springs. This is on a large scale, but is not dissimilar to the coiled spring in a watch. When excess energy (electricity) is available, it is used to ‘force’ fluid into the high pressure storage unit which expands to full capacity.

How does a timing belt work?

The camshafts control the valves in the cylinders, which transmits the power from the crankshaft to the camshafts. In order for the timing belt to carry out its function, it must run under high tension. It is usually made of rubber, polyurethane or synthetic rubber.

What are the different types of gear profiles?

There are different types of gear profiles: trapezoidal profile, circular profile, involute profile and parabolic profile. Of these four profiles, trapezoidal toothing is also used in many transport applications due to the large contact surface of the teeth, in addition to the drive technology.