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Influence of tooth profile on gear power loss

Influence of tooth profile on gear power loss Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop innovative geometry for gears aiming low power loss and easy manufacturing. Design/methodology/approach – New gear profiles were developed and studied, and gears were built accordingly and then tested using an FZG machine. Findings – Results from the experimental tests revealed the influence of the profile modifications on the operating temperature, thus on the efficiency of gears (in terms of power loss). Research limitations/implications – Studied cases were limited to experimental gear models compliant to the FZG machine. Practical implications – Low‐loss gears can be produced using common technologies and tools. Its design includes power loss minimization besides mechanical strength. The new gears are more environmentally friendly and can operate with lower power consumption, lower temperature, increasing gear and gear oil life. Originality/value – This work contributes to the development of the “low‐loss gears” concept, adapting it to low‐cost manufacturing technologies. Finally, more efficient gears and gearboxes can be produced only by performing simple geometrical modifications to standard gears. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial Lubrication and Tribology Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0036-8792
DOI
10.1108/00368791111101812
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop innovative geometry for gears aiming low power loss and easy manufacturing. Design/methodology/approach – New gear profiles were developed and studied, and gears were built accordingly and then tested using an FZG machine. Findings – Results from the experimental tests revealed the influence of the profile modifications on the operating temperature, thus on the efficiency of gears (in terms of power loss). Research limitations/implications – Studied cases were limited to experimental gear models compliant to the FZG machine. Practical implications – Low‐loss gears can be produced using common technologies and tools. Its design includes power loss minimization besides mechanical strength. The new gears are more environmentally friendly and can operate with lower power consumption, lower temperature, increasing gear and gear oil life. Originality/value – This work contributes to the development of the “low‐loss gears” concept, adapting it to low‐cost manufacturing technologies. Finally, more efficient gears and gearboxes can be produced only by performing simple geometrical modifications to standard gears.

Journal

Industrial Lubrication and TribologyEmerald Publishing

Published: Feb 8, 2011

Keywords: Gearing; Geometry; Power measurement

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