Tooth Geometry for Headstock Gear for Feed System of a Shearer Loader

Abstract

The present disclosure pertains to a headstock gear (10) for a feed system of a shearer loader, comprising a plurality of teeth (1), each tooth (1) having a tooth geometry (2). Accordingly, for each tooth (1), the tooth geometry (2) consists of two symmetric S-shaped tooth profiles (S1, S2) which are arranged line symmetrically regarding a radius line, as seen from a view along an axis of rotation (A). Furthermore, the present disclosure pertains to a system comprising a headstock gear and a gear rack (4) comprising several gear rack segments (4′) which are arranged next to each other such that a track is provided. The gear rack (4) comprises two different gear rack pitches (6, 6′). Moreover, the disclosure pertains to a method for dimensioning a tooth geometry (2) of a headstock gear (10) for a shearer loader, comprising a plurality of teeth (1), the method comprising the step of identifying (S10) all relevant engagement conditions during operation of the headstock gear (10) together with the gear rack (4) and selecting (S20) a tooth geometry (2) on the basis of the identified relevant engagement conditions by minimizing a tooth root tension.

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