Hypoid Gear Design for Automotive Axles

The fundamental physical aspects of hypoid gears are defined, and derivations of complete basic formulae reviewed acquainting engineers with the problem’s relative simplicity. The formulae’s de-design applications are described; the reasons and results expected from basic design quantities being modified are discussed. The method is extended to the general case of any shaft angle Σ. Every type of bevel or hypoid gear design is available in specific detail — usually with applicable machine settings — from one set of formulae and one computer program.