摘要 |
<p>A gear tooth form is disclosed that maximizes the profile (transverse) contact ratio for coplanar axis gearing. As the tooth form allows teeth two or three times as fine as those of conventional involute gearing to be used without loss of torque capacity, the face (axial) contact ratio for helical or spiral bevel gearing is also maximized. The total contact ratio (profile plus face contact ratios) is therefore maximized, and the torque load is divided over the maximum number of teeth. This minimizes the transmission error, which in turn minimizes operating noise and vibration. The gearing employs a minimum pressure angle and a path of contact that includes a curved portion.</p> |