A procedure is presented for performing three-dimensional stress analysis of spiral bevel gears in mesh using the finite element method. The procedure involves generating a finite element model by solving equations that identify tooth surface coordinates. Coordinate transformations are used to orientate the gear and pinion for gear meshing. Contact boundary conditions are simulated with gap elements. A solution technique for correct orientation of the gap elements is given. Example models and results are presented.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Finite element analysis, Spiral bevel gears, Stress analysis (Engineering), Gears, Boundary-value problems, Finite element methods, Finite element model
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