Measurement of Tooth Pair Deflections With Ultra High Resolution Encoders and Prediction of Transmission Error Under Load in High Precision

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syuhei Kurokawa ◽  
Yasutsune Ariura
Keyword(s):  
High Precision ◽  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Single Tooth ◽  
Tooth Stiffness ◽  
Tooth Pair

The purpose of this research is to predict transmission error under loading conditions in high accuracy. Transmission error is very important information in the evaluation of gear engagement and the prediction of vibration and noise from gear boxes. In some experiments, measurement of transmission error is sometimes performed to grasp an actual situation of gear static engagement. However, it is impossible to measure all of gear pairs in mass production for actual transmission manufacturers. The prediction of transmission error by the simulation in high accuracy should be powerful and effective means in application. The most important and indispensable information to simulate accurate transmission error under load is the deflection of a gear tooth and the displacement in tooth pair contact. One of conventional approaches is to predict bending deflections with FEM analysis. However it is very difficult to calculate the deflections in high accuracy by FEM because of less grid density, inadequate constraint conditions, the lack of information of actual loading conditions, and so on. To overcome the difficulty, the authors try to measure tooth pair deflections directly by experiments using a couple of ultra high precision encoders. The measurement strategy is to obtain the deflection of only single tooth pair during a whole period of tooth engagement. It can be achieved by use of a specially manufactured gear which has large and intentional pitch deviations. Experimental formulas of gear tooth pair deflections are derived from measured results. Putting assumption that tooth deflections with respect to applied loads can be expressed approximately as a curve of the second order, the stiffness of single-tooth engagement is evaluated. Transmission error is simulated with the obtained formula of the tooth stiffness and the result is compared with the measured transmission error and discussed.

scholarly journals An experimental method to measure gear tooth stiffness throughout and beyond the path of contact

2001 ◽  
Vol 215 (7) ◽  
pp. 793-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Munro1 ◽  
D Palmer ◽  
L Morrish
Keyword(s):  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Contact Region ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Spur Gears ◽  
Contact Ratio ◽  
Extended Contact ◽  
Tooth Stiffness ◽  
Simplifying Assumptions ◽  
Tooth Pair ◽  
Usual Problem

A method is presented that allows the accurate measurement of the tooth pair stiffness of a pair of spur gears. The method reveals the stiffness behaviour throughout the full length of the normal path of contact and also into the extended contact region when tooth corner contact occurs. The method makes use of the properties of transmission error plots for mean and alternating components over a range of tooth loads (Harris maps). It avoids the usual problem when measuring tooth deflections that deflections of other test rig components are difficult to eliminate. Also included are predicted Harris maps for a pair of high contact ratio spur gears, showing the effects of various simplifying assumptions, together with a measured map.

Investigation of Noise Features of Planetary Gear Trains Based on Human Aural Characteristic

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masao Nakagawa ◽  
Dai Nishida ◽  
Deepak Sah ◽  
Toshiki Hirogaki ◽  
Eiichi Aoyama
Keyword(s):  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Structural Complexity ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Sound Level ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Surface Error ◽  
Planetary Gear Trains ◽  
Tooth Stiffness ◽  
Gear Trains

Planetary gear trains (PGTs) are widely used in various machines owing to their many advantages. However, they suffer from problems of noise and vibration due to the structural complexity and giving rise to substantial noise, vibration, and harshness with respect to both structures and human users. In this report, the sound level from PGTs is measured in an anechoic chamber based on human aural characteristic, and basic features of sound are investigated. Gear noise is generated by the vibration force due to varying gear tooth stiffness and the vibration force due to tooth surface error, or transmission error (TE). Dynamic TE is considered to be increased because of internal and external meshing. The vibration force due to tooth surface error can be ignored owing to almost perfect tooth surface. A vibration force due to varying tooth stiffness could be a major factor.

Behavior of the average-log-ratio ALR gear-damage detection algorithm in cases of a single damage form

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440622097166
Author(s):  
William D Mark
Keyword(s):  
Damage Detection ◽  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Detection Algorithm ◽  
Frequency Spectra ◽  
Bending Fatigue ◽  
Static Transmission Error ◽  
Parseval’S Theorem ◽  
Log Ratio ◽  
Tooth Pair

A mathematical model of static-transmission-error frequency-domain contributions caused by a single generic form of gear-tooth damage is used to explain observed behavior of the average-log-ratio (ALR) gear-damage detection algorithm applied to a case of tooth-bending-fatigue damage. The periodic behavior of rotational-harmonic frequency spectra resulting from tooth damage is explained and experimentally verified. Monotonic increases in ALR contributions in the rotational-harmonic region below the tooth-meshing fundamental harmonic are unambiguously related to increasing gear damage by use of Parseval’s theorem for the discrete Fourier transform. Computation of ALR using rotational-harmonic bands between adjacent tooth-meshing harmonics is suggested for early detection of gear damage. Large high-frequency ALR contributions are explained by transmission-error jump (step) discontinuities caused by large tooth-pair deformations, indicating a severe state of damage.

Analysis of Load Dependent Dynamic Transmission Error Response of Gears With Random Pitch Error

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
János Márialigeti ◽  
László Lovas
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Response Curves ◽  
Error Response ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Pitch Error ◽  
Single Tooth ◽  
Manufacturing Errors ◽  
Tooth Pair

Abstract For more realistic gear dynamic behaviour predictions, detailed gear dynamic models are needed, allowing taking into consideration the most important influencing factors. System model is presented, based on the separate handling of individual tooth pairs, with their specific profile corrections, manufacturing errors etc. Further on, non-linear single tooth pair force-deflection curve is considered, resulting in load dependent eigenfrequency characteristics. Simulation results are presented for gears with randomly distributed pitch errors. Gears with normal tooth profile and with tip relief are compared, and vibration response characteristics are analysed based on Fourier analysis of simulated transmission error response curves.

Effects of the Gear Tooth Modification on the Nonlinear Dynamics of Gear Transmission System

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 2764-2769
Author(s):  
Si Yu Chen ◽  
Jin Yuan Tang ◽  
C.W. Luo
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Dynamics ◽  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Meshing Stiffness ◽  
Gear Transmission System ◽  
Tooth Modification ◽  
Static Transmission Error ◽  
Misalignment Error

The effects of tooth modification on the nonlinear dynamic behaviors are studied in this paper. Firstly, the static transmission error under load combined with misalignment error and modification are deduced. These effects can be introduced directly in the meshing stiffness and static transmission error models. Then the effect of two different type of tooth modification combined with misalignment error on the dynamic responses are investigated by using numerical simulation method. The numerical results show that the misalignment error has a significant effect on the static transmission error. The tooth crowning modification is generally preferred for absorbing the misalignment error by comparing with the tip and root relief. The tip and root relief can not resolve the vibration problem induced by misalignment error but the crowning modification can reduce the vibration significantly.

Influence of gear tooth addendum and dedendum on the helical gear optimization considering mass, efficiency, and transmission error

2021 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 104476
Author(s):  
Chanho Choi ◽  
Hyoungjong Ahn ◽  
Young-jun Park ◽  
Geun-ho Lee ◽  
Su-chul Kim
Keyword(s):  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Helical Gear

The Research on Tooth Profile Total Deviation Measuring Method Based on Coordination Measuring Machine

2012 ◽  
Vol 184-185 ◽  
pp. 789-792
Author(s):  
Bing Li ◽  
Yu Lan Wei ◽  
Meng Dan Jin ◽  
Ying Ying Fan
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
High Precision ◽  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Measuring Method ◽  
Tooth Profile ◽  
Cylindrical Gears ◽  
Total Deviation ◽  
Measuring Machine

Put forward a method that use scatter points which got in different places to measure the involution cylindrical gears, give a mathematical model that use the discrete points to sure the total deviation of gear tooth profile. The experience results show that this way is of high precision in measurement points, measurement an error data processing less intervention, etc.

Delay-Bond Graph Models for Geared Torsional Systems

1974 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 366-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Tsai ◽  
S. M. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Line ◽  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Nonlinear Damping ◽  
Bond Graph ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
State Variables ◽  
Graph Models ◽  
Wave Variables ◽  
Tooth Stiffness ◽  
Line Elements

The dynamic responses of geared torsional systems are analyzed with the delay-bond graph technique. By transforming the power variables into torsional wave variables, the torsional elements are modeled as transmission line elements. The nonlinear elements, e.g., varying tooth stiffness, gear-tooth backlash, and nonlinear damping, are incorporated into the ideal transmission line element. A computational algorithm is established where the state variables of the system are expressed in terms of wave scattering variables and the dynamic responses are then obtained in both time and space domains. The simulation results of several simple examples of linear and nonlinear geared torsional systems are presented to demonstrate the feasibility of this algorithm.

Gear transmission error outside the normal path of contact due to corner and top contact

1999 ◽  
Vol 213 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Munro ◽  
L Morrish ◽  
D Palmer
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Helical Gear ◽  
Gear Transmission ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Transmission Systems ◽  
Helical Gears ◽  
Tooth Stiffness ◽  
Top Contact

This paper is devoted to a phenomenon known as corner contact, or contact outside the normal path of contact, which can occur in spur and helical gear transmission systems under certain conditions. In this case, a change in position of the driven gear with respect to its theoretical position takes place, thus inducing a transmission error referred to here as the transmission error outside the normal path of contact (TEo.p.c). The paper deals with spur gears only, but the results are directly applicable to helical gears. It systematizes previous knowledge on this subject, suggests some further developments of the theory and introduces the novel phenomenon of top contact. The theoretical results are compared with experimental measurements using a single flank tester and a back-to-back dynamic test rig for spur and helical gears, and they are in good agreement. Convenient approximate equations for calculation of TEo.p.c suggested here are important for analysis of experimental data collected in the form of Harris maps. This will make possible the calculation of tooth stiffness values needed for use in theoretical models for spur and helical gear transmission systems.

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