REVIEW ARTICLE
Theoretical Research on Load Capacity of Double-Roller Enveloping End Face Engagement Worm Gear
Kai Wang1, 2, Jin Yao1, Jueling Wang*, 2, Jinge Wang3, Xingqiao Deng3
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2014Volume: 8
First Page: 967
Last Page: 973
Publisher Id: TOMEJ-8-967
DOI: 10.2174/1874155X01408010967
Article History:
Received Date: 17/02/2014Revision Received Date: 21/03/2015
Acceptance Date: 09/06/2015
Electronic publication date: 31/12/2014
Collection year: 2014
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Abstract
The calculation of load capacity is the key problem of worm's analysis. Taking the double-roller enveloping end face engagement worm gear as an example, a method for the numerical analysis of capacity was proposed based on finite element theory and fatigue analysis. Based on the meshing theory, the meshing equation was derived, and the accurate mathematical model for tooth surface of worm gear was established. Then the finite element modeling of worm gear was to analyze the contact stress and stress-strain effect. Finally, applying the safe life calculation method, the factors of fatigue life of worm gear were analyzed and researched. The researched result indicate that the worm gear has a quite good mesh performance when the worm meshing teeth have eight pairs. Under the same condition, with the analysis of the model's strength and finite elements performed, it was confirmed that the load capacity of end face engagement worm gear has an obvious improvement by comparison of that of enveloping hourglass worm gear, further, the maximum tooth root stress was only 6.5% of enveloping hourglass worm'. Meanwhile, the load distribution is in a declining invert L shape. And the fatigue life of end face engagement of worm gear pair could be attained 10 cycles. Therefore, this study results provided the theoretical basis and industrial applications value for transient analysis of end face engagement of worm gear and manufacturing constantly in the future.
