Research Article

Lightweight Design and Dynamics Analysis of ZYL-15000D Directional Drill Reducer

Table 2

Comparison of reducer parameters before and after optimization.

ParametersResults before optimizationResults after optimization
Sun gearRing gearPlanetary gearHelical gearDrive gearSun gearRing gearPlanetary gearHelical gearDrive gear

m (mm)3.53.53.57733355
z17672519692357172159
b (mm)4141418585686868103103
Material20CrNi442CrMo20CrNi420CrNi420CrNi420CrMnTi42CrMo20CrMnTi20CrNi420CrNi4
Volume (mm3)18945724.29546848.15
Volume decrease ratio49.6%