Generated spiral bevel gears - Optimal machine-tool settings and tooth contact analysisGeometry and kinematic errors were studied for Gleason generated spiral bevel gears. A new method was devised for choosing optimal machine settings. These settings provide zero kinematic errors and an improved bearing contact. The kinematic errors are a major source of noise and vibration in spiral bevel gears. The improved bearing contact gives improved conditions for lubrication. A computer program for tooth contact analysis was developed, and thereby the new generation process was confirmed. The new process is governed by the requirement that during the generation process there is directional constancy of the common normal of the contacting surfaces for generator and generated surfaces of pinion and gear.
Document ID
19860055940
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Litvin, F. L. (Illinois Univ. Chicago, IL, United States)
Tsung, W.-J. (Illinois, University Chicago, United States)
Coy, J. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center; U.S. Army, Propulsion Laboratory, Cleveland OH, United States)
Heine, C. (Dana Corp. Fort Wayne, IN, United States)