A computerized method of contact pressure and load distribution for crossed beveloid gears

Abstract

Exact contact pressure and load distribution are key evaluation indices for beveloid gear design. A numerical calculation approach of contact pressure and load distribution for crossed beveloid gears is proposed, as opposed to the traditional method based on a finite element modeling software package. To acquire the flexibility properties of beveloid gear tooth surfaces, an accurate finite element (FE) model about a beveloid gear tooth with root fillets is first built. A solution model for crossed beveloid gears is developed using the influence coefficients technique. An enhanced solving approach is presented to improve the robustness of the solving model by addressing the limitation of the influence coefficients method. In addition, a unique contact pressure is presented. The numerical example proposed can be used to test the proposed methodology.