A distributed dynamic mesh model of a helical gear pair with tooth profile errors

A dynamic model of a helical gear rotor system is proposed.Firstly,a generally distributed dynamic model of a helical gear pair with tooth profile errors is developed.The gear mesh is represented by a pair of cylinders connected by a series of springs and the stiffness of each spring is equal to the effective mesh stiffness.Combining the gear dynamic model with the rotor-bearing system model,the gear-rotor-bearing dynamic model is developed.Then three cases are presented to analyze the dynamic responses of gear systems.The results reveal that the gear dynamic model is effective and advanced for general gear systems,narrow-faced gear,wide-faced gear and gear with tooth profile errors.Finally,the responses of an example helical gear system are also studied to demonstrate the influence of the lead crown reliefs and misalignments.The results show that both of the lead crown relief and misalignment soften the gear mesh stiffness and the responses of the gear system increase with the increasing lead crown reliefs and misalignments.

Analysis of Mixed Model in Gear Transmission Based on ADAMS

The traditional method of mechanical gear driving simulation includes gear pair method and solid to solid contact method. The former has higher solving efficiency but lower results accuracy; the latter usually obtains higher precision of results while the calculation process is complex, also it is not easy to converge. Currently, most of the researches are focused on the description of geometric models and the definition of boundary conditions. However, none of them can solve the problems fundamentally. To improve the simulation efficiency while ensure the results with high accuracy, a mixed model method which uses gear tooth profiles to take the place of the solid gear to simulate gear movement is presented under these circumstances. In the process of modeling, build the solid models of the mechanism in the SolidWorks firstly; Then collect the point coordinates of outline curves of the gear using SolidWorks API and create fit curves in Adams based on the point coordinates; Next, adjust the position of those fitting curves according to the position of the contact area; Finally, define the loading conditions, boundary conditions and simulation parameters. The method provides gear shape information by tooth profile curves; simulates the mesh process through tooth profile curve to curve contact and offer mass as well as inertia data via solid gear models. This simulation process combines the two models to complete the gear driving analysis. In order to verify the validity of the method presented, both theoretical derivation and numerical simulation on a runaway escapement are conducted. The results show that the computational efficiency of the mixed model method is 1.4 times over the traditional method which contains solid to solid contact. Meanwhile, the simulation results are more closely to theoretical calculations. Consequently, mixed model method has a high application value regarding to the study of the dynamics of gear mechanism.

Quantitative Damage Detection for Planetary Gear Sets Based on Physical Models

Planetary gear set is the critical component in helicopter transmission train, and an important problem in condition monitoring and health management of planetary gear set is quantitative damage detection. In order to resolve this problem, an approach based on physical models is presented to detect damage quantitatively in planetary gear set. A particular emphasis is put on a feature generation and selection method, which is used for sun gear tooth breakage damage detection quantitatively in planetary gear box of helicopter transmission system. In this feature generation procedure, the pure torsional dynamical models of 2K-H planetary gear set is established for healthy case and sun gear tooth-breakage case. Then, a feature based on the spectrum of simulation signals of the dynamical models is generated. Aiming at selecting the best feature suitable for quantitative damage detection, a two-sample Z-test procedure is used to analyze the performance of features on damage evolution tracing. A feature named SR, which had better performance in tracking damage, is proposed to detect damage in planetary gear set. Meanwhile, the sun gear tooth-chipped seeded experiments with different severity are designed to validate the method above, and then the test vibration signal is picked up and used for damage detection. With the results of several experiments for quantitative damage detection, the feasibility and the effect of this approach are verified. The proposed method can supply an effective tool for degradation state identification in condition monitoring and health management of helicopter transmission system.

Translational - torsional coupled model based nonlinear dynamic analysis of an NGW planetary gear train

This paper aims to investigate the nonlinear dynamic behaviors of an NGW planetary gear train with multi-clearances and manufacturing/assembling errors. For this purpose, an analytical translational- torsional coupled dynamic model is developed considering the effects of time-varying stiffness, gear backlashes and component errors. Based on the proposed model, the nonlinear differential equations of motion are derived and solved iteratively by the Runge-Kutta method. An NGW planetary gear reducer with three planets is taken as an example to analyze the effects of nonlinear factors. The results indicate that the backlashes induce complicated nonlinear dynamic behaviors in the gear train. With the increment of the backlashes, the gear system has experienced periodic responses, quasi-periodic response and chaos responses in sequence. When the planetary gear system is in a chaotic motion state, the vibration amplitude increases sharply, causing severe vibration and noise. The present study provides a fundamental basis for design and parameter optimization of NGW planetary gear trains.

Life Distribution Transformation Model of Planetary Gear System

Planetary gear systems have been widely used in transportation, construction, metallurgy, petroleum, aviation and other industrial fields. Under the same condition of power transmission, they have a more compact structure than ordinary gear train. However, some critical parts, such as sun gear, planet gear and ring gear often suffer from fatigue and wear under the conditions of high speed and heavy load. For reliability research, in order to predict the fatigue probability life of planetary gear system, detailed kinematic and mechanical analysis for a planetary gear system is firstly completed. Meanwhile, a gear bending fatigue test is carried out at a stress level to obtain the strength information of specific gears. Then, a life distribution transformation model is established according to the order statistics theory. Transformation process is that, the life distribution of test gear is transformed to that of single tooth, and then the life distribution of single tooth can be effectively transformed to that of the planetary gear system. In addition, the effectiveness of the transformation model is finally verified by a processing method with random censoring data.

Modeling and Calculation of Impact Friction Caused by Corner Contact in Gear Transmission

Corner contact in gear pair causes vibration and noise,which has attracted many attentions.However,teeth errors and deformation make it difficulty to determine the point situated at corner contact and study the mechanism of teeth impact friction in the current researches.Based on the mechanism of corner contact,the process of corner contact is divided into two stages of impact and scratch,and the calculation model including gear equivalent error-combined deformation is established along the line of action.According to the distributive law,gear equivalent error is synthesized by base pitch error,normal backlash and tooth profile modification on the line of action.The combined tooth compliance of the first point lying in corner contact before the normal path is inversed along the line of action,on basis of the theory of engagement and the curve of tooth synthetic complianceload-history.Combined secondarily the equivalent error with the combined deflection,the position standard of the point situated at corner contact is probed.Then the impact positions and forces,from the beginning to the end during corner contact before the normal path,are calculated accurately.Due to the above results,the lash model during corner contact is founded,and the impact force and frictional coefficient are quantified.A numerical example is performed and the averaged impact friction coefficient based on the presented calculation method is validated.This research obtains the results which could be referenced to understand the complex mechanism of teeth impact friction and quantitative calculation of the friction force and coefficient,and to gear exact design for tribology.

GA-Based Model Predictive Control of Semi-Active Landing Gear

Semi-active landing gear can provide good performance of both landing impact and taxi situation, and has the ability for adapting to various ground conditions and operational conditions. A kind of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control algorithm （NMPC） for semi-active landing gears is developed in this paper. The NMPC algorithm uses Genetic Algorithm （GA） as the optimization technique and chooses damping performance of landing gear at touch down to be the optimization object. The valve＇s rate and magnitude limitations are also considered in the controller＇s design. A simulation model is built for the semi-active landing gear＇s damping process at touchdown. Drop tests are carried out on an experimental passive landing gear systerm to validate the parameters of the simulation model. The result of numerical simulation shows that the isolation of impact load at touchdown can be significantly improved compared to other control algorithms. The strongly nonlinear dynamics of semi-active landing gear coupled with control valve＇s rate and magnitude limitations are handled well with the proposed controller.

Mathematical Model and Geometrical Model of Double Pitch ZN-type Worm Gear Set Based on Generation Mechanism

The current researches on the tooth surface mathematical equations and the theory of gearing mainly pay attention to the ordinary type worm gear set（e.g., ZN, ZA, or ZK）. The research of forming mechanism and three-dimensional modeling method for the double pitch worm gear set is not enough. So there are some difficulties in mathematical model deducing and geometry modeling of double pitch ZN-type worm gear set based on generation mechanism. In order to establish the mathematical model and the precise geometric model of double pitch ZN-type worm gear set, the structural characteristics and generation mechanism of the double pitch ZN-type worm gear set are investigated. Mathematical model of the ZN-type worm gear set is derived based on its generation mechanism and the theory of gearing. According to the mathematical model of the worm gear set which has been developed, a geometry modeling method of the double pitch ZN-type worm and worm gear is presented. Furthermore, a geometrical precision calculate method is proposed to evaluate the geometrical quality of the double pitch worm gear set. As a result, the maximum error is less than 6′10–4 mm in magnitude, thus the model of the double pitch ZN-type worm gear set is available to meet the requirements of finite element analysis and engineering application. The derived mathematical model and the proposed geometrical modeling method are helpful to guiding the design, manufacture and contact analysis of the worm gear set.

Parametric 3D Modeling of Worm and Worm Gear Based on AutoCAD

Worm and worm gear are modeled under development environment in AutoCAD based on the principle of ordinary cylindrical worm drive. The drawing commands available in AutoCAD are used to develop worm blank and cutter models. The solid models of worm and worm gear are obtained through the use of the commands, move, rotate and subtract, to simulate the generating cutting movement on the gear cutting machine. Autolisp language is utilized in programming for parametric modeling of worm and worm gear. The developed program can automatically draw worm and worm gear when users load the wlwg program, input the modulus and the number of threads, handedness, and other parameters. The operation is simple and accurate, providing potentials to speed up product design process and improve efficiency.

Topological Expression Model of Satellite Gear Mechanism

By investigation of the topological characteristics of the kinematic structure of Satellite Gear Mechanism (SGM) with graph theory, the graph model of SGM is analyzed, and a topological expression model between input and output of SGM is established based on systematic design point. Meanwhile, the mathematical expression for SGM is deduced by integrating matrix theory and graph theory; thus, the topological characteristics of the kinematic structure of SGM can be converted into a matrix model, and the topological design problem of SGM into a matrix operation problem. In addition, a brief discussion about the measures for identification of isomorphism of the graph mode is made.

Research on Parametric Modeling Method of Micro-Segment Gear Based on Delphi and Catia

In order to solve the problem of low precision and complication of three-dimensional modeling about micro-segment gear, one method of setting up the accurate 3D model is introduced. At first, the equation of the profile curve and the dedendum transition curve is set up, and the coordinates of the whole tooth profile are calculated by the program developed by Dephi software. And then the data of coordinates is imported to Catia, three-dimensional modeling can be got through the operations of rotating, mirror, incision and array. The method used in this paper is accurate and simple, which supplies the academic basis of CAE analysis and virtual design for micro-segment gear and relevant products.

PARAMETRIC MODELING OF COMPONENT LIBRARY FOR LANDING GEAR BASED ON CATIA/CAA

The design of landing gear is complicated due to the numerous considered elements.And the initial elements related to each other can also be influenced by different factors.Landing gear design often involves a very large variety of configurations,especially in the conceptual design phase.However,traditional method costs more time to complete the whole procedure for suitable configurations of landing gears.Therefore,the parametric modeling of component library for landing gear based on computer aided three-dimensional interface application/component application architecutre(CATIA/CAA)is proposed.According to the analysis of the characteristics of landing gear components,a method is presented to extract the primary parameters of landing gear components so that a systematic classification can be established.Further,the related theories and methods,including receiving geometrical parameters of the components and updating the parametrical model,displaying the component parts,are also illustrated.Finally,the development technology for component library is explained.The proposed modeling method can improve the efficiency of the whole design cycle for landing gear.

基于IESPSO的舵机倾转矢量动力系统建模与参数辨识

针对在旋翼动态时产生的外力矩影响下,倾转矢量动力系统中的舵机系统模型辨识精度低、实际响应难以估计的问题,本文将舵机外力矩作为扰动噪声纳入辨识环节,构建系统模型,并提出了一种基于改进生态系统粒子群优化(IESPSO)的倾转旋翼舵机系统参数辨识方法。为确保试验稳定安全进行,本文设计了倾转矢量动力系统辨识平台,进行参数辨识试验。试验结果表明,在旋翼动态时产生的外力矩噪声影响下,IESPSO相对于粒子群优化法、生态系统粒子群优化法与递推最小二乘法,均方根误差降低了1.46%,1.79%与56.37%,辨识精度有明显提升,并具备更快的寻优收敛速度。在修改搜索空间后,IESPSO仍具有较高的寻优精度,避免了在宽搜索空间下无法快速搜索至较优可行解的问题。

双圆弧斜齿齿轮泵转子加工刀轨规划及仿真

针对双圆弧斜齿齿轮泵转子加工方法中存在的加工效率和精度比较低等问题,提出了利用球头铣刀在数控铣床上加工双圆弧斜齿齿轮泵转子的方法。研究目标是:根据双圆弧斜齿齿轮泵转子方程,结合空间啮合原理,建立了双圆弧斜齿轮的加工坐标系,根据各坐标系之间的转换矩阵,建立了双圆弧斜齿齿轮泵转子的齿面方程,模拟使用球头铣刀进行加工过程,计算出加工刀具中心在平面和空间轨迹,同时给出判定球头铣刀不发生干涉的最大半径的方法。利用VERICUT软件建立虚拟制造环境并进行铣齿仿真加工,验证了双圆弧斜齿齿轮泵转子齿面数控加工方法的正确性及其可行性。

内凹刀盘加工的直齿锥齿轮齿面接触分析

为了在国产数控弧齿锥齿轮机床上采用内凹刀盘加工直齿锥齿轮,对使用内凹刀盘加工直齿锥齿轮的原理和齿面接触分析(Tooth Contact Analysis,TCA)方法进行了研究。基于内凹刀盘的加工原理和结构特点,建立了内凹刀盘加工的直齿锥齿轮的齿面数学模型,给出了相应的齿面接触分析方法;编写齿面接触分析程序,计算得到了齿轮副的接触斑点和传动误差曲线;通过实际的切齿加工和接触斑点检验,验证了齿面数学模型以及TCA方法的正确性。研究为锥齿轮加工参数及刀具参数的确定与啮合质量控制提供了理论依据。

非对称变位斜齿轮参数化建模和接触应力分析

为构建非对称渐开线变位斜齿轮精确模型并分析压力角对其接触应力的影响,根据齿轮啮合原理以及C#对SolidWorks二次开发,建立了从齿条刀具展成非对称渐开线变位斜齿轮的数学模型以及精确的实体模型;同时,采用有限元法分析其齿面接触应力,并与传统公式法计算的对称变位斜齿轮齿面接触应力进行了比较。研究表明,当一侧齿面压力角相同时,非对称变位斜齿轮一侧齿面接触应力与对称变位斜齿轮十分接近,接触应力随压力角变化的增减趋势基本一致,说明了非工作侧齿面压力角的变化对工作侧齿面接触应力的影响并不明显。因此,用来计算对称变位斜齿轮齿面接触应力的传统公式法同样可以近似计算非对称变位斜齿轮的齿面接触应力。该方法可为非对称渐开线变位斜齿轮的设计提供参考。

等距螺旋锥齿轮的精确建模与金属粉末注射成型工艺试制

等距螺旋锥齿轮作为一种新型锥齿轮,其螺旋齿面具有法向等距的特点,适用于金属粉末注射成型工艺批量化生产。根据坐标变换理论推导出球面渐开线和等距圆锥螺旋线的参数方程,再基于齿面形成原理建立齿面数学模型;在MATLAB中对齿面数学模型编程计算出齿面离散点坐标,并通过UG逆向工程完成等距螺旋锥齿轮的精确建模;利用ANSYS仿真分析等距螺旋锥齿轮的啮合接触,得出齿轮的传动性能;最后通过金属粉末注射成型工艺完成等距螺旋锥齿轮的试制。研究结果表明,齿面数学模型结合离散点逆向建模可确保模型的精度,金属粉末注射成型工艺可用于等距螺旋锥齿轮的批量化生产。

Accurate Modeling of the Spiral Bevel and Hypoid Gear with a New Tooth Profile

Distinguishing with traditional tooth profile of spiral bevel and hypoid gear, it proposed a new tooth profile namely the spherical involute. Firstly, a new theory of forming the spherical involute tooth profile was proposed. Then, this theory was applied to complete parametric derivation of each part of its tooth profile. For enhancing the precision, the SWEEP method used for formation of each part of tooth surface and G1 stitching schema for obtaining a unified tooth surface are put forward and made the application in the accurate modeling. Lastly, owing to the higher accuracy of tooth surface of outputted model, it gave some optimization approaches. Given numerical example about the model can show that this designed gear with spherical involute tooth profile can achieve fast and accurate parametric modeling and provide a foundation for tooth contact analysis （TCA） in digitized design and manufacture.

弧齿锥齿轮齿面建模和参数化设计系统软件开发

基于弧齿锥齿轮的复杂齿面设计和实际啮合情况,提出一种利用齿廓成型刀具的齿廓建模方法,能有效实现弧齿锥齿轮齿廓的精确建模.以弧齿锥齿轮为主要建模对象,提出自动化建模及装配方法,开发一种参数化设计系统软件.该软件能够实现弧齿锥齿轮的自动化快速建模和装配,缩短建模时间,提高设计质量与效率,有助于推动产业数字化转型,发展高端装备制造业.

Topological Modeling of a One Stage Spur Gear Transmission

Finding a basis of unification for the modeling of mechatronic systems is the search subject of several works.This paper is a part of a general research designed to the application of topology as a new approach for the modeling of mechatronic systems.Particularly,the modeling of a one stage spur gear transmission using a topological approach is tackled.This approach is based on the concepts of topological collections and transformations and implemented using the MGS（modeling of general systems）language.The topological collections are used to specify the interconnection laws of the one stage spur gear transmission and the transformations are used to specify the local behavior laws of its different components.In order to validate this approach,simulation results are presented and compared with those obtained with MODELICA language using Dymola solver.Since good results are achieved,this approach might be used as a basis of unification for the modeling of mechatronic systems.