layshaft (Meaning)
layshaft (n.)
A secondary shaft, as in a sliding change gear for an automobile; a cam shaft operated by a two-to-one gear in an internal-combustion engine. It is generally a shaft moving more or less independently of the other parts of a machine, as, in some marine engines, a shaft, driven by a small auxiliary engine, for independently operating the valves of the main engine to insure uniform motion.
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A secondary shaft, as in a sliding change gear for an automobile; a cam shaft operated by a two-to-one gear in an internal-combustion engine. It is generally a
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The layshaft is a fundamental component of a manual transmission, supporting the operation of various gears.
The layshaft rotates on bearings within the transmission case, enabling the movement of gears as needed.
In a gearbox, the layshaft serves as an intermediary shaft, connecting the main shaft to the countershaft.
The layshaft is typically located parallel to the main shaft, with the gears mounted on splines or bearings.
