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Based on the elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) theory, design methodologies are proposed aiming to improve the EHL state of the vertical skewed line gear (VSLG) in this article. First of all, the parametric equations of the driving and driven VSLG surfaces are established and then converted into equivalent Hertz contact model. Then, the influences of the design parameters of the VSLG on the ellipticity are analyzed by its equivalent Hertz contact model. Finally, the parameter design method for improving the EHL state of VSLG is deduced. The results of optical elastohydrodynamic experiment and simulation experiment indicate that the parameter design method is effective for the formation of EHL film without changing the kinematic characteristics of VSLG. In short, this paper provides reliable and convenient parameter design methods for VSLG in consideration of EHL.

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Vertical skewed line gear equivalent Hertz contact model elastohydrodynamic lubrication gear parameters film thickness

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Parameter design methodologies for vertical skewed line gears taking lubrication performance into account

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