Non Hertzian Contact Model for Tooth Contact Analysis of Spur Gear with Lead Crowning

The behavior of the contact surfaces between the gear teeth has a significant influence on the gear service properties. An analytical research concerning this behavior by considering a non Hertzian model was developed. A mathematical model of the surfaces of the teeth flanks for modified involute spur gears with crowning and relieving was presented. The pressure distribution, displacement and contact surfaces were analyzed, on considering the load, material characteristics and geometry of the contact surfaces and using a numerical method.