Modification of the Tooth Geometry of a Polymer GEAR with a Straight Tooth Line to Adjust the Torque Transmission Capability in One Direction Only

Abstract

This paper describes a methodology for modifying a tooth for the ability to transmit torque in one direction only. It presents two methods (analytical and numerical) of tooth mass reduction while maintaining functional features of the whole transmission. The results of the above mentioned methodology are presented on the example of a mass-produced transmission.