Systems Analysis and Design of Gear Drives through Innovative Software Approach

Abstract

An analysis of the necessity to increase the energy efficiency of gear drive components is carried out. Theoretical models of drive systems have been studied. The necessity of improving the tribology parameters has been determined. The research has been implemented based upon improved methodology, which envisages the definition of criteria for analysis and optimization of components of gear drives with a relative equal degree of significance. The methodology applied is enriched with an additional stage of the design process, included at a very early stage of the conceptual layout procedure. Besides, the methodology includes the application of an innovative method which is a part of the procedure of optimization of tribology and kinematic parameters. This approach is related to the study of worm gear parameters with specialized software by applying the interpolation method. The systems analysis performed imposes the conclusion that the results and contributions achieved through the research can be used by the industry and by the scientific community.