Compound transmission principle analysis of eccentric curve-face gear pair with curvilinear-shaped teeth based on tooth contact analysis

Abstract

A new type of compound transmission gear pair was put forward, called eccentric curve-face gear pair with curvilinear-shaped teeth. It could realize reciprocating motion of the gear shaft when the intersecting shafts achieve transferring motion and power through its unique tooth profile. The compound transmission principle of this gear pair was fully established based on the profile-closure process of axial direction and meshing process of the end face. The tooth surfaces of the eccentric curve-face gear and non-circular gear were generated. The contact paths of different teeth were obtained, and the compound transmission principle of eccentric curve-face gear pair with curvilinear-shaped teeth was verified by tooth contact analysis. By analyzing the mechanical characteristics of time-varying contact points, the changing rule of contact force was studied, and the compound transmission principle of the gear pair was further revealed from mechanics. Moreover, the experimental platform for transmission of eccentric curve-face gear pair with curvilinear-shaped teeth was set up to measure the motion law and contact area, and the correctness of the analysis results was verified.

Keywords

Compound transmission principle geometry TCA profile-closure eccentric curve-face gear

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