Research Article

An Improved Algorithm for Calculating Friction Force and Torque in Involute Helical Gears

Table 2

Specifications of helical gear for sample II.

Item PinionGear

Number of teeth2149
Normal pressure angle20
Helix angle (°)15
Module (mm)4
Face width (mm)32
Transverse contact ratio1.5832
Axial contact ratio0.6591
Total contact ratio2.2423
Applied torque (N·m) 284.9