Contact analysis and load distribution of double-envelop hourglass worm gearing affected by errors and load

An approach for the contact analysis and load distribution of double-envelop hourglass worm gearing is presented, which is based on a 3-D elastic contact finite element method (FEM) model that accommodates the influence of errors and load. As compared with existing tooth contact analysis model that assumes rigidity for the contacting surfaces, the proposed model provides a more realistic analysis on the contact patterns, the distribution of contact load and transmission errors. It is also capable of exploring the influence of different errors on meshing performances, the contact deformation, the shift of the contact zone and load share among the meshing tooth-pairs under different load.

Temperature Field Simulation and Experimental Study of Anti‑backlash Single‑Roller Enveloping Hourglass Worm Gear

In gear transmission,temperature rise has a non-negligible impact on the accuracy,noise and transmission efficiency.However,there is no relevant research on the temperature rise of the anti-backlash single-roller enveloping hourglass worm(ASEHW)gear.To solve this problem,based on tribology principle and Hertz contact theory,the thermal power calculation method of the ASEHW gear was proposed for the first time and thermal analysis was carried out by Ansys software.The bulk temperature of the ASEHW gear under four different rotating speed(300 r/min,600 r/min,900 r/min,1200 r/min)is calculated.The main factors causing temperature rise of the ASEHW gear are analyzed theoretically.Meanwhile,an experimental study is performed to verify the simulation results and validate the theory methods.The theory presented in this paper provides a solution for the thermal power calculation of ASEHW gear.This research provides a theoretical basis for further optimization of ASEHW gear.

A New Manufacturing Method for Hourglass Worm Gear Hob Based on a Semi⁃automatic CAD

The top relief surfaces of an hourglass worm gear hob are ground manually in the traditional manufacturing process,which cannot ensure the width of the land surfaces of the hob.Moreover,each geometric feature of the hob has been produced through different manufacturing techniques and machine tools,which results in low efficiency.To solve this problem,we propose a semi-automatic computer aided design(CAD)method for hobs.The point clouds of each feature surface of a hob are calculated by combing mathematical equations of the top relief surfaces built by the proposed method with other existing equations of hob surfaces.According to the point clouds,the method can achieve the automatic modeling for the hob in three-dimensional(3D)software by classifying and extracting the parameter information of the feature-hierarchical knowledge of the hob.Based on the generated 3D model,the entire surfaces of the hob can be manufactured on a four-axis computer numerical control(CNC)milling machine through only twice clamping.Verification of the width of the land surface of the hob manufactured by semi-automatic CAD method on a measuring projector proved the precision of the designed width can be ensured.The edge of the contact area on the worm wheel in a meshing experiment is clear and distinct,which means the worm gear drive is meshed well and the hob manufactured by the proposed method has improved machinability.The method simplifies the processing technique,and improves the design efficiency and production accuracy.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON LUBRICATION BEHAVIOR OF DOUBLE ENVELOPING HOUK GLASSWOKM GEARING

The lubrication behavior of double enveloping hourglass worm gearing is studied experimently. The effects of rotational speed of the worm and load on the formation of the fluid film between engagement tooth surfaces are investigated in detail. and working angle of this worm gearing is also analyzed. Some beneficial results are obtained。