Mathematical Model of Influence of Geometric Parameters on Wave Gear Teeth Wear

Abstract

The object of the research is a wave gear with a cam wave generator. One of the requirements for wave gears is to increase the wear resistance of the teeth flanks. A mathematical model that makes it possible to assess the influence of the geometrical parameters of the gear on the teeth wear is proposed in this work. To assess the specified effect, the maximum and average wear coefficients are introduced. To calculate these coefficients, a spatial mathematical model of a wave gear is used, taking into account the volumetric and contact deformations of gear wheels and a flexible bearing. Using the developed technique, the dependences of the wear coefficients on the radial deformation and the length of the flexible gear were obtained. The given dependences increase the knowledge concerning the influence of geometric parameters on the wave gear teeth wear.