TITLE:
Roller Screw and Threaded Chain Speed Reducer: An Experimental Evaluation
AUTHORS:
Filiberto Gutiérrez
KEYWORDS:
Speed Reducer, Inverted Roller Screw, Chain Drive, Threaded Chain Drive
JOURNAL NAME:
Modern Mechanical Engineering,
Vol.14 No.1,
December
29,
2023
ABSTRACT: We are developing a speed reducer that can be considered a transformation of a worm gear reducer: the worm is replaced by an inverted roller screw, and the gear is replaced by a threaded chain drive. This configuration lessens wear, increases load capacity, and improves efficiency. The threaded chain consists of nut-shaped links. This paper presents the results of tests carried out on a prototype with a reduction ratio of 46.