Research Article

Dimensional and Layout Optimization Design of Multistage Gear Drives Using Genetic Algorithms

Table 2

Design specifications.

ParametersValue

Transmitted power (kW)10
Input speed (rpm)960
Gearbox ratio25
Lower limit of gear ratio 1
Upper limit of gear ratio 5
Number of stages3
Pressure angle (degree)20
Application factor KA1.25
Gear material20CrMnTi
Heat treatment of gear materialCarburized and case-hardened
Hardness of gear material (HRC)56∼62
Shaft material45 steel
Heat treatment of shaft materialTempering treatment
Bending stress limit (MPa)460
Contact stress limit (MPa)1500
Minimum safety factor for bending 1.25
Minimum safety factor for contact 1.1
Allowable torsional stress of shaft (MPa)35