Finite element analysis of instantaneous mesh stiffness of cylindrical gears (with and without flexible gear body)

Based on the analysis of the profile formulation principle of internal and external mesh gears of hobbing and slotting, 3D highly accurate solid model s of gear teeth have been established, which take the accurate fillet curve and non-simplification tooth profile into consideration. The contact range and the whole finite element model can be automatically adjusted with the change of meshing process. Instantaneous mesh stiffness of spur and helical gears, with and without flexible gear body, have been obtained. Copyright (C) 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.