Method and device for measuring gear tooth wear

Details Method and device for measuring gear tooth wear Method and device for measuring gear tooth wear

2008-10-08

2010-06-08

Fulton, Christopher W (Department: 2841)

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Tooth testing

C033S501110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07730627

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for measuring an amount of wear on a flank of a gear tooth is provided. The method includes positioning a template comprising a first template tooth adjacent a gear comprising a first gear tooth. The method also includes adjusting the position of the template in a rotational direction with respect to a known rotational reference point of the gear, adjusting the position of the template in an axial direction with respect to a known axial reference point of the gear, and adjusting the position of the template in a radial direction with respect to a known radial reference point of the gear. The method further includes measuring an extent of a gap between an edge of the first template tooth and an adjacent flank of the first gear tooth, wherein the gap corresponds to the amount of wear on the flank.

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