Gear Box Concept
Concept Gearbox Tool
This is a specialist module to help in the very earliest stages of gear box design. 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.
Variants
Functionality
Basic Level
· Drag and drop layout of components, shafts, planet stages, coupling, clutches
· Component speeds and torques
· Testing of power flow
· Tooth number estimation on sizing
· Single power in and out
Standard Level
· Multiple power input/output allowing differentials to be modelled
· Bevel planetary component
· Variable ratio coupling
Advanced Level
· Seamless link to planetary and gear pair design and analysis modules (pending)
Standard Operating Features