Journal of Mechanical Design · 1981 · 31 citations · 0 references
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMachine DesignMechanical DesignTribologyGear TribologyLubricant PropertiesLubrication EngineeringGear MaterialsGear Tooth ProfilesHydrodynamicsLoad CapacityLoad Capacity AnalysisPower Loss EstimationWorm Gear DrivesWorm Gears
The formulae of classical hydrodynamics are not suitable for the calculation of load capacity and power loss of worm gear drives. Thus a theoretical basis had to be developed for the comparison of different tooth profiles, materials of worm and worm wheel and lubricants. The data obtained were compared with test results. It proved that the coefficient of friction is an important influence factor.