About Planetary Gears
Planetary gear is a gear set consisting of important components, such as ring gear, sun gear, and others. These components form an arrangement that is connected to one another.
The role of planetary gear in vehicles is very important, especially in cars with automatic transmission. The point is to regulate the motion and speed of the car so that the load distribution on the gears is more even. Most of the new automatic cars use planetary gear, including the Almaz RS. Moreover, the Wuling SUV is equipped with CVT technology which makes gear shift smoother and more responsive when driving at a speed set by the driver.
Planetary Gear function
As mentioned above, the function of the planetary gear is to regulate the transmission of the car, including controlling its speed. With this component, the driver will find it easier to increase and decrease speed.
How Planetary Gears Work
Planetary gear consists of interconnected components, including ring gear, sun gear, and planetary pinion gear. Each component works according to orders. These components can rotate and be held still.
When the ring gear is held, the car will accelerate at maximum speed resulting in an increase in torque. And when the sun gear is held, the ring gear acts as a driving force so that the car's speed will decrease.
Planetary Gear Components
The planetary gear consists of 3 components, namely the sun gear, ring gear and planetary pinion gear. Here's a detailed explanation.