Object-oriented modelling technique applicable to worm gear set development

摘要

This paper investigates how the object-oriented modelling technique can be applied to simulate the worm gear set design procedure, man- ufacturing process, and tooth contact analysis (TCA). An abstract worm base class containing some basic worm dimensions is con- structed, and then an abstract worm gear class is derived from the worm class. Based on the developed abstract worm and worm gear classes, classes for the ZN-type, ZE-type, and ZK-type worm and worm gear can be generated.