Analytical model to determine meshing stiffness of spur gears

Authors

  • Renáta Szűcs University of Miskolc, Institute of Machine and Product Design
  • László Kamondi University of Miskolc, Institute of Machine and Product Design https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0883-4304

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32972/dms.2012.020

Keywords:

gear mesh, meshing stiffness, elastic deflection, non-linear dynamics

Abstract

During dynamic analysis of gears correct determination of the meshing stiffness bears great importance. In order to determine meshing stiffness first of all the contact points have to be located. In this work a general method is presented for determining the contact points i.e. the contact curve, and a special method for involute profiles. An analytical method for deflection analysis of spur gears is formulated. During deflection analysis elastic deformation of the teeth is taken into account and as a consequence of the model and the calculation method failure in the base pitch and the profile can be treated.

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Published

2026-10-20

How to Cite

Szűcs, R., & Kamondi, L. (2026). Analytical model to determine meshing stiffness of spur gears. Design of Machines and Structures, 2(2), 123–135. https://doi.org/10.32972/dms.2012.020