Two gears can mesh without having a parallel axis, which puts the gears in the same plane. Shafts that intersect or are skewed can be used to change speed or torque, depending on the need. They ...

In a simple parallel-axis gear train, each of the meshing gears has its own axis and all the axes are parallel. The load is passed from gear to gear, so each gear and engaged tooth see roughly the ...

These systems utilise an array of gear configurations – including planetary gear trains and parallel-axis gear pairs – to enable smooth, rapid shifts and to accommodate a wide range of torque ...