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HELICAL GEARS

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let,
= helix angle
Pc = circular pitch on the
diametral plane
Pcn = normal circular pitch
= circular pitch in the
normal plane
Pdn = normal diametral pitch
= diametral pitch in the
normal plane
p = = helix angle of the
pinion
g = = helix angle of the
gear
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Note:
> for a pair of helical gears to work , Pcn should be always equal!
> if = , Pc is equal for both and the shafts are parallel!
> if , Pc is not equal for both and the shafts are non-parallel!

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to be safe from wear,

Fw Fd

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Example 1:
Design a pair of equal diameter 20 stub tooth helical
gears to transmit 50 hp with moderate shock at 1200 rpm.
The two shafts are parallel and 18 in apart. Each gear is to
be steel.
From p.399 FAIRES,

= 15 TO 25
use, = 15
but, D1 = D2
thus,

D1 D2
C
2

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subs,

2D1
18
2
D1 18 in
also,
D 2 18 in

let, Pdn = 6

then,
Pd = Pdn cos
= 6 cos 15
Pd = 5.7965 teeth/in

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also,

Pc
Pd

Pc
5.7956
Pc 0.542 in / tooth
and,

Pc
Pa
tan
0.542
Pc
tan 15
Pc 2.023 in / tooth

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also,

N = Pd D
= 5.7956(18)
N = 104.32 teeth
or N 105 teeth
let,

b = 2 Pa
= 2 (2.023)
b = 4.046 in

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Checking for FAILURE,

Sby
Fs
k f Pdn

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Assignment:
1. A steel

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GEARS:
Classification of Gears according to the nature of axis:
I. Parallel Axis (Spur Gear)
External spur gear
Internal spur gear
Twisted spur gear
Herringbone spur gear
Rack and pinion
Pin gearing

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II. Intersecting Axis (Bevel Gear)

Plain bevel gear
Crown bevel gear
Spiral bevel gear

III. Non-intersecting or nonparallel

Hyperboloidal or skew gear
Hypoid
Screw gear
Worm and worm gear
Helical gear
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