Gear Box Concept
This is a specialist module to help in the very earliest stages of gear box design. It allows a transmission layout to be constructed in several minutes, with no need to create a spreadsheet specific arrangement. A system model can then be constructed from the concept layout.
Individual drive stages can be laid out in 2D and intended power flows (and clutches) connected. The program will then test the resulting assembly. This step is carried out before moving to the sizing and rating of individual stages or gear pairs. It provides a solution for the speeds and torques of the components in almost any arrangement and is particularly suitable for planetary type systems
| Functionality | Basic | Standard | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drag and drop layout of components, shafts, planet stages, coupling, clutches | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Construction of single planet, double planet and merged planets, rings and suns arrangements | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Component speeds and torques | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple load cases and clutching | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Testing of power flow | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tooth number estimation on sizing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Single power in and out | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple power input/output allowing differentials to be modelled | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bevel planetary component | No | Yes | Yes |
| Variable ratio coupling | No | Yes | Yes |
| Seamless link to planetary and gear pair design and analysis modules (pending) Standard Operating Features | No | No | Yes |
