Item | Description |
Product Name | Forklift Synchronizer Gear |
P/N | 12493-42081 |
Applied Model | HELI Hangcha Forklift 1-3T |
Net Weight (kg) | 1.1 |
Gross Weight (kg) | 1.15 |
Qty per Carton | 1 |
Carton Size (cm) | 15*15*9 |
The synchronizer consists of three main components: the synchronizing device, the locking device, and the engagement device. It is a critical component in automotive transmissions, primarily designed to prevent the engagement teeth from meshing before synchronization, thereby ensuring smooth gear shifting and reducing gear noise during shifts.
These functions are achieved through the coordinated operation of its three components:
1. Synchronizing Device: This includes driving and friction components responsible for achieving synchronized speeds of gears about to engage through friction, facilitating smooth meshing during shifting.
2. Locking Device: With the assistance of the synchronizing device, once the gears are synchronized, the locking device prevents any relative movement between them before complete engagement, ensuring smooth and safe shifting.
3. Engagement Device: This component connects the clutch sleeve with the gear about to be engaged, completing the shifting process.
Types of synchronizers include constant mesh, inertia, and self-energizing types, with inertia synchronizers being widely adopted due to their excellent performance and versatility. They rely on friction to achieve synchronization and are designed structurally to ensure that the clutch sleeve and engaging gear teeth do not contact each other before synchronization, thus preventing gear clash and noise.
In summary, synchronizers play a crucial role in enhancing the smoothness and safety of gear shifting in automotive transmissions, making them an essential component in forklifts.