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The distance between two parallel planes: one containing the gear axis, the other containing the pinion axis in a pair of hypoid gears. It is sometimes referred to as offset or pinion offset. Hypoid gears and pinions. (a) and (b) are referred to as having an offset below center, while those in (c) and (d) have an offset above center. In determining the direction of offset, it is customary to look at the gear with the pinion at the right. For below center offset the pinion has a left hand spiral, and for above center offset the pinion has a right hand spiral.<\/div>
\"ED-110b\"<\/div>"}}