Method for analysing multi-path power flow transmissions

Abstract This paper presents a method for fast calculation of the ratios and overall efficiency of epicyclic gearboxes applying a general method used for multi-path power flow transmissions. The method may be used as a first estimate for deriving conclusions regarding the manner in which the power is transmitted in multi-path power flow transmissions and has immediate application in tracking down of the situation of closed loop power circulation. In addition, the method presented has direct applicability for the analysis of epicyclic gearboxes, as well as for tracked vehicles’ transmissions with multi-path power transmission, during the steering of the vehicle.