Effects of gear modification and surface finish on planetary gear systems efficiency

Fatourehchi, Ehsan; Mohammadpour, Mahdi; King, Paul; Rahnejat, Homer; Trimmer, G.; Womersley, B.

Effects of gear modification and surface finish on planetary gear systems efficiency

conference contribution

posted on 2016-06-10, 10:23 authored by Ehsan Fatourehchi, Mahdi Mohammadpour, Paul KingPaul King, Homer Rahnejat, G. Trimmer, B. Womersley

Planetary gear systems offer desired speed and torque variation with a compact and lighter construction than traditional gear trains. Transmission losses are one of the main concerns. Modification of gear teeth geometry is one of the remedial actions to reduce friction.

Funding

The authors would like to express their gratitude to JCB transmission and Innovate UK for their support of this research.

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Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

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TriboUK 2016

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FATOUREHCHI, E. ... et al., 2016. Effects of gear modification and surface finish on planetary gear systems efficiency. IN: Proceedings of TriboUK 2016, Leeds, Great Britain, 14-15 April 2016.

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TriboUK

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