Determining optimal partial transmission ratios of mechanical driven systems using a V-belt drive and a two-stage helical reducer

This article introduces a study on the optimal calculation of partial transmission ratios of mechanical drive systems using a V-belt drive and a two-stage helical reducer. In the study, the dimension of the cross section of the system was chosen as the objective function of the optimization problem. Also, the design equation for pitting resistance of a gear set was investigated and equations on moment equilibrium condition of a mechanic system including a V-belt drive and a two-stage helical reducer and their regular resistance condition were analyses. From the results of the study, models for determining the optimal partial ratios of the V-belt drive and two stages of the reducer were proposed. Using these models, the partial ratios can be calculated accurately and simply. (paper)