Gear Mounting

Figure 0: Schematic illustration of the two basic forms of gear mounting. (a) Straddle mounting,
where the gear is located between bearings; (b) overhang mounting. Note that deep groove
rolling element bearings are shown, but often a bearing better suited for thrust load support is
required in at least one location.
 Pinion Pitch Diameter (dp) vs. Torque

The values of pinion pitch

diameter obtained to be
multiplied by 1.2 for straight
bevel gears.

Figure 1: Estimated pinion pitch diameter as a function of pinion torque for a number of gear
ratios, and based on pitting resistance. Source: From AGMA2005-D03 [Fig 8].
 Pinion Pitch Diameter (dp) vs. Torque

Figure 2: Suggested number of teeth in pinion for straight bevel gears. Source: From
AGMA2005-D03 [Fig 11].
 Example
Design a pair of straight bevel gears to transmit 0.75 hp at
a pinion speed of 1800 rpm. The gear speed should be
approximately 475 rpm. Consider both strength and
pitting resistance. The driver is an electric motor, and the
driven machine is a reciprocating saw.
(Pd available: 12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
1. Estimate of dp
 0.48

26.25

dchar : 0.48 dp=0.576 in The values of pinion pitch diameter

obtained to be multiplied by 1.2 for
straight bevel gears.
2. Estimate of Np and Pd

Np=18

dp=0.576 in
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