Hypoid gears are a type of bevel gear that has a high offset between the axes of the mating gears. They are characterized by their unique tooth geometry, which combines the features of spiral bevel gears and worm gears. Here are some key characteristics and applications of hypoid gears:
Characteristics of Hypoid Gears:
1. Offset Axes: Hypoid gears have offset axes, which means that the axes of the mating gears do not intersect or cross each other. Instead, they are positioned at an angle to each other, allowing power transmission between non-intersecting shafts.
2. Helical Tooth Geometry: Hypoid gears have a helical tooth geometry similar to spiral bevel gears. The teeth are curved and spiral-shaped, allowing for smooth engagement and reduced noise compared to straight bevel gears.
3. High Torque Capacity: The offset design of hypoid gears enables them to transmit high torque loads efficiently. The larger contact area between the teeth and the optimized tooth geometry contribute to their increased torque capacity.
4. Compact Size: Hypoid gears provide a compact and space-saving solution due to their offset design. This makes them suitable for applications where space constraints are a concern.
5. Efficiency: Hypoid gears are known for their high efficiency in power transmission. Their helical tooth geometry reduces sliding friction between the teeth, resulting in improved efficiency compared to other types of gears.
Dinghan gear's hypoid gear find applications in:
1. Automotive Industry: Hypoid gears are widely used in the automotive industry, particularly in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems. They are commonly found in differential assemblies, where they transfer power from the engine to the rear wheels while allowing the wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns.
2. Heavy-Duty Applications: Due to their high torque capacity, hypoid gears are well-suited for heavy-duty applications that require efficient power transmission under demanding conditions. They can be found in various industrial machinery, such as construction equipment, mining equipment, and agricultural machinery.
3. Power Tools: Hypoid gears are also utilized in power tools, such as circular saws and angle grinders, where they enable efficient power transmission and compact designs.
4. Marine Applications: Hypoid gears are employed in marine propulsion systems, such as boat outdrives and sailboat drives, where they efficiently transfer power between the engine and the propeller shaft.
Advanced manufacturing equipment
DH has multiple CNC 7-axis 5-linkage spiral bevel gear grinding machines and gear milling machines that can process high-reduction ratio hypoid and transverse cured tooth coupling.
Advanced testing equipment
Utilize a high-precision gear measurement center to complete gear pitch accuracy detection, tooth profile error detection and inverse correction of tooth profile errors.
Professional software
Our factory has a complete set of software to realize digital closed-loop manufacturing of spiral bevel gears, Functions such as gear design, strength calculation, contact analysis, tool calculation, tooth profile error reversal, etc. can be realized. Machining methods include five tools machining(fixed setting) & G-plete of tapper , spiral format tilt(SFT) method & hypoid format tilt (HFT) method of Cycloid equidep, etc.
