Cylindrical Contact Force Models for the Dynamics of Roller Chain Drives

Author(s):  
J. Ambrosio ◽  
C. Malça ◽  
A. Ramalho
Author(s):  
Nicholas M. Veikos ◽  
Ferdinand Freudenstein

Abstract Part I of this paper (5) summarized the previous work and has described the theoretical and computational aspects of a computer-aided procedure which has been developed by the authors for the dynamic analysis of roller chain drives. Lagrange’s equations of motion have been derived by assuming the roller chain to behave as a series of masses lumped at the roller centers and connected by bars of constant axial stiffness. The equations of motion are solved in the time domain until steady state conditions are achieved.


2012 ◽  
Vol 155-156 ◽  
pp. 535-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Xin Xu ◽  
Yong Gang Li

A detailed numerical simulation analysis on the dynamic response of intermittent roller chain drive has been carried out in this study. Instead of using analytical method, three dimension solid modeling software and multi-rigid body dynamic analysis software are utilized for modeling and simulating the dynamic behavior of chain drive. The longitudinal vibration response of the chain links is concentrated on, which aims to reveal the dynamic characteristics of the intermittent chain drive under varying motion laws such as the modified sinusoid (MS), the modified constant velocity (MCV) and the unsymmetrical modified trapezoid (UMT). The simulation results can enable designers to require information on the analysis and design of mechanisms with the intermittent roller chain drives.


1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.-K. Chen ◽  
F. Freudenstein

A kinematic analysis has been developed for the motion of roller chain drives, which is exact for relatively slow-speed chain drives with negligible wear. The results shed new light on chordal or polygonal action, and the associated impact velocity and motion fluctuation of the chain drive. The results have also revealed the existence of a remarkable degree of sensitivity of chain performance with respect to center distance including discontinuities in the motion derivatives. This in turn provides a new opportunity for the optimization of chain drives by optimizing center distance both in the design stage, as well as during installation and maintenance.


2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 109-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Ambrosio ◽  
Candida Malça ◽  
Amilcar Ramalho

Author(s):  
Peter Fritz ◽  
Friedrich Pfeiffer

Abstract This paper deals with roller chain drives applied in combustion engines. In order to find characteristics for an optimal design, all components of a chain drive are taken into account. For a detailed analysis of the chain strand vibrations and the contact configurations each chain link, sprocket and guide is treated as a separate body. A nonlinear force element describes the joint forces, including elasticity, damping, backlash and oil-displacement. To determine real contact forces between a link and a sprocket or a guide, the exact contour and the mutual dependence of the contacts are considered. The impact of one link may influence the other links in such a manner that their contact configuration may change. In the mechanical model these contacts are represented by unilateral constraints. Applying the formulation of the linear complementarities including additional inequality conditions, the determination of a valid contact configuration after a change in the system structure is simplified.


2017 ◽  
pp. 1061-1085
Author(s):  
Keith L. Richards
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Author(s):  
D. N. C. Davies ◽  
P. J. Owen

The paper describes the development of primary chain drives, especially for those cars which have transverse engines driving the front wheels. Particular attention is paid to the development of satisfactory means of adjustment and the achievement of high standards of silence in operation under all conditions, coupled with satisfactory life in service. Intensive rig and road tests, and the means of measuring results are described. The conclusions reached thus far are summarized.


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