Investigation of the Effects of Design Parameters on Tooth Profile Formation and Operating Performance in Cycloidal Reducers

Abstract

Cycloidal reducers have a unique and complex tooth profile design compared to conventional gear systems. Unlike standardized gear profiles, cycloidal reducers provide significant flexibility in design parameters such as module, profile modification coefficient, and eccentricity. However, these parameters interact in a complex manner, affecting both tooth profile formation and the overall performance of the reducer. Inaccuracies in selecting parameters may lead to problems such as excessive contact stress, gear deformation or reduced load transfer efficiency. This study aims to investigate the effects of design parameters on the formation of cycloidal tooth profiles and the operating performance of reducers. By analyzing the relationships and interactions between these parameters, the research provides a deeper understanding that will improve design processes, enhance performance, and contribute to future standardization efforts. As a result, this study aims to contribute to the development of cycloidal reducers that are structurally robust, efficient and suitable for high-performance operation.

Keywords

• Cycloidal reducer
• design parameters
• cycloidal profile
• efficiency
• operating performance.

Sikloid Redüktörlerde Tasarım Parametrelerinin Diş Profili Oluşumu ve Çalışma Performansı Üzerindeki Etkilerinin İncelenmesi

Abstract

Sikloid redüktörler, geleneksel dişli sistemlerine kıyasla benzersiz ve karmaşık bir diş profili tasarımına sahiptir. Standartlaştırılmış diş profillerinin aksine, sikloid redüktörler modül, profil modifikasyon katsayısı ve eksantriklik gibi tasarım parametrelerinde önemli bir esneklik sunar. Ancak, bu parametreler karmaşık bir şekilde etkileşime girerek hem diş profili oluşumunu hem de redüktörün genel performansını etkiler. Yanlış parametre seçimi, aşırı temas gerilmesi, dişli deformasyonu veya azalmış yük aktarım verimliliği gibi sorunlara yol açabilir. Bu çalışma, tasarım parametrelerinin sikloid diş profillerinin oluşumu ve redüktörlerin çalışma performansı üzerindeki etkilerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu parametreler arasındaki ilişkiler ve etkileşimler analiz edilerek, tasarım süreçlerini iyileştirecek, performansı artıracak ve gelecekteki standardizasyon çabalarına katkıda bulunacak daha derin bir anlayış sunulmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma, yapısal olarak sağlam, verimli ve yüksek performanslı çalışmaya uygun sikloid redüktörler geliştirilmesinde katkı sağlamayı hedeflemektedir.

Keywords

• Sikloid redüktör
• tasarım parametreleri
• sikloid profil
• verimlilik
• çalışma performansı.

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