Abstract
Drive axle is at the end of the powertrain, and its basic function is increasing the torque and reducing the speed,bearing the force between the road and the frame or body. Its performance will have a direct impact on automobile performance .Because using the big power engine with the big driving torque satisfied the need of high speed,heavy-loaded,high efficiency,high benefit today’ heavy truck,must exploiting the high driven efficiency single reduction final drive axle is becoming the heavy truck’ developing tendency. Drive axle should be designed to ensure the best dynamic and fuel economy on given condition. According to the design parameters given ,firstly determine the overall vehicle parametres in accordance with the traditional design methods and reference the same vehicle parameters, then identify the main reducer, differential, axle and axle housing structure type, finally design the parameters of the main gear,the driven gear of the final drive, axle gears and spiral bevel gear and check the strength and life of them. In design process of the drive axle,we should ensure a reasonable structure, practical applications, the design of assembly and parts as much as possible meeting requirements of the standardization of parts, components and products’ univertiality and the serialization and change , convenience of repair and maintenance, good mechanical technology, being easy to manufacture.
Key words: light truck; drive axle; single reduction final drive