Optimization method of design parameters of hypoid gears with low sliding ratio

To reduce the wear, an optimization method of hypoid gears with the objective of minimizing the pinion sliding ratio is proposed. Firstly, the sliding ratio model of the hypoid gear is established on the basis of the spatial gear meshing theory. Furthermore, the influence of design parameters on the sliding ratio and the relative sliding velocity is discussed, and the analysis results show that the parameters, especially the spiral angle and the pressure angle, have the most significant influence on the sliding ratio of the pinion. Additionally, the optimization model of hypoid gears is established with the objective of minimizing the sum of the absolute values of the sliding ratio for the 34 meshing points on the two tooth surfaces of the pinion, through comparison before and after optimization, it is found that the maximum drops of the sliding ratio for the pinion drive and coast side are 68.6% and 29.58% respectively. Finally, the results of the operating temperature test demonstrate that the temperature of the optimized gear pair is significantly reduced, and that the proposed method is effective.