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Design and Fabrication of Spur Gear Differential

Abstract

Differentials play a vital role in automobiles. With the development of manufacturing technology, the potential of a light weight spur gear differential system can be rediscovered. Since the trend today is to GO-GREEN by removing the weight of automobile components. Among many types of differential systems, spur gear differential system is easy to manufacture and simple in operation, when compared to other conventional differential systems. Spur gear differential system refers to a transmission system, which receives input from a prime mover (motor, I.C engine, etc) and distributes it among two outputs, allowing suitable adjustments in their speed according to the needs of the machine, utilizing a gear train mechanism which consists only of spur gears. This paper deals with the design and manufacturing process involved in the components of spur gear differential, the assembly of components and working of the spur gear differential system are also discussed. In addition to this, its applications, advantages and scope for improvement in the future are also discussed.

Joseph Gerald. M, Kannan. C, Karthick. B, Rajesh. C