Transmission system

INTRODUCTION
Mechanism that transmits the power from the engine crankshaft to the rear wheels Gear box (manual transmission) Automatic transmission

Functions of transmission
To provide a means to vary the torque ratio between the engine and the road wheels as required. Provides a neutral position so that the engine and the road wheels are disconnected even with the clutch in the engaged position. Provides means to back the car by reversing the direction of rotation of the drive

Location

Types of transmission
Manual transmission (gear box)
Sliding mesh type gear box Constant mesh gear box Synchromesh type gear box

Automatic transmission

Sliding mesh type of gear box

Simplest type of gear box All the gears on the lay shaft are fixed to it Three direct and one reverse speeds are attained on suitably moving the gear on the main shaft by means of selector mechanism.

Constant mesh gear box

All gears are in constant mesh with the corresponding gears on the layshaft. The gears on the main shaft are free. The dog clutches are provided which are free to slide on the main shaft. The gears on the layshaft are fixed. Weakness: Double declutching
(for smooth engagement of the dog clutches it is necessary that the speed of mainshaft gear and the sliding dog must be equal)

Synchromesh gear box

Used for smooth meshing Works like a friction clutch

Advantage
In constant mesh gear box, the dog clutches connect the gears of the main shaft. This produces noise and jerk. To avoid this the synchromesh gear box is used.