Mathematical modelling of the combined external load distribution between the rolling elements in the ball bearings

Author(s):  
Albert Korolev ◽  
Andrey Korolev ◽  
Boris Iznairov
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Hou ◽  
Yi Yin ◽  
Xi Wang

Abstract The radial load distribution integral is corrected for radial bearings. The error of Harris integral method for calculating the radial load distribution is analysed. The error is found absolutely caused by the inaccurate values of the radial load distribution integral given by Harris. Based on the extent of the load zone, the radial load distribution integral is corrected by three stages. The corrected radial load distribution integral is capable of calculating the load distribution of a bearing with a small load zone caused by a light external load or a great radial clearance. The corrected radial load distribution integral is found affected by the number of rolling elements. According to the variation of the number of rolling elements participating in the radial load transfer, the corrected radial load distribution integral can be divided into different phases. Some specific numerical examples are shown to illustrate the performance of the corrected radial load distribution integral. The comparison between the results obtained from the corrected radial load distribution integral and Harris integral shows the higher accuracy and superiority of the corrected radial load distribution integral.


2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Krampert ◽  
Sebastian Unsleber ◽  
Leonhard Reindl ◽  
Stefan J. Rupitsch

Abstract Measuring the mechanical load on linear guides provides many possibilities regarding predictive maintenance and process monitoring. In this contribution, we provide an in depth evaluation of a Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) based sensor system integrated into the runner block’s raceway that is capable of directly measuring the load on individual rolling elements. An efficient algorithm based on an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) for local sensor fusion and load estimation is presented and proven to reliably retrieve the load regardless of the rolling element’s position. Afterwards, we compare locally measured loads to results from a theoretical load distribution model, providing valuable insight into modeling parameters and a verification of the sensor measurement principle. In a final step, an algorithm to invert the load distribution model is derived and used for an evaluation of the sensor system, achieving Root-Mean-Square (RMS) estimation errors of equivalently 1.4 kN in the preload range and 2.75 kN overall for one dimensional loads. Load mode distinction was equally successful with a suppression RMS error of 0.7 kN in the preload range and 2.87 kN in total.


2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye Chen ◽  
Chun-yu Zhao ◽  
Si-yu Zhang ◽  
Xian-li Meng

This paper aims to investigate the load distribution and contact stiffness characteristics of the single-nut ball screw pair (SNBSP). First, the transformed relationship of coordinate systems is established. Then, the whole rolling elements load distribution model of the SNBSP is presented. Based on this, the whole rolling elements contact stiffness model is obtained. Applying the Newton–Raphson iterative method to solve the model, the normal force of rolling elements and the contact angles between balls and raceway surface are determined. The calculation results are reasonably consistent with those of the half pitch model. Then, the local contact stiffness and global contact stiffness are obtained. Furthermore, the effects of axial load and structural parameters of the SNBSP on the normal contact force, contact angle, and local and global contact stiffness are discussed using numeric analysis. Finally, a dynamic model of the z-axis feed system with time-varying axial stiffness is established, and the accuracy of the model is verified by experiments.


Author(s):  
S. H. Upadhyay ◽  
S. C. Jain ◽  
S. P. Harsha

In this paper, the nonlinear dynamic behavior of ball bearings due to radial internal clearance and rotor speed has been analyzed. The approach presented in this paper accounts for the contact between rolling elements and inner/outer races. The equations of motion of a ball bearing are formulated in generalized coordinates, using Lagrange’s equation considering the vibration characteristics of the individual constitute such as inner race, outer race, rolling elements. The effects of speed of rotor in which rolling element bearings shows periodic, quasi-periodic and chaotic behavior are analyzed. The results also show the intermittent chaotic behavior in the dynamic response is seen to be strongly dependent on the speed of the rotor. The results are obtained in the form of frequency responses. The validity of the proposed model verified by comparison of frequency components of the system response with those obtained from experiments. The peak-to-peak frequency response of the system for each speed is obtained. The current study provides a powerful tool design and health monitoring of machine systems.


2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengcheng Li ◽  
Yi Qin ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
Haizhou Chen

Abstract Bearings are vital parts of many mechanical equipment, the vibration signal analysis of bearings with local defects is important in guiding the fault diagnosis. In this paper, a dynamic analysis method is proposed to investigate the vibration response of the deep groove ball bearings (DGBBs) with local defect using a new displacement excitation function based on the Hertz contact theory and Newton's second law. The DGBB is modeled as a two degrees-of-freedom system, and an additional friction force in the defect zone, the influence of centrifugal force, the gravity of rolling elements, and lubrication traction/slip force between rolling elements and raceway are considered. And this model is used to study the dynamic signals of DGBB under different fault sizes and rotation speeds. Results indicate that the simulation signal has many continuous impacts and change over the time which is closer to the actual situation compared with the one-shot impulse function such as rectangular or half-sine or piecewise function when the rolling elements passed through the defect zone. Finally, the validity of the proposed model is verified by experiments. The simulated and experimental results indicate that the proposed model would achieve a more appropriate and accurate dynamic simulation.


1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. F. Bersch ◽  
Philip Weinberg

The feasibility of using hot-pressed silicon nitride (HPSN) for rolling elements and for races in ball bearings and roller bearings has been explored. HPSN offers opportunities to alleviate many current bearing problems including DN and fatigue life limitations, lubricant and cooling system deficiencies, and extreme environment demands. The history of ceramic bearings and the results of various element tests, bearing tests in rigs, and bearing tests in a turbine engine will be reviewed. The advantages and problems associated with the use of HPSN in rolling element bearings will be discussed.


2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mireia Olave ◽  
Xabier Sagartzazu ◽  
Jorge Damian ◽  
Alberto Serna

This paper proposes a procedure for obtaining the load distribution in a four contact-point slewing bearing considering the effect of the structure’s elasticity. The uneven stiffness of the rings and the supporting structures creates a variation with respect to the results obtained with a rigid model. It is necessary to evaluate the effect of the elasticity on the increase in the contact forces in order to be able to design the slewing bearing and the structures involved in the connection. Depending on the shape of the structures, the contact force value obtained on the most loaded rolling element is different. The evaluation of this maximum force at extreme loads is essential to design the structures joined to the bearing rings. The new elastic model presented in this paper is highly nonlinear so iterative loops are needed in order to obtain a satisfactory solution. At the same time a finite element model (FEM) has been created for the global model, having also represented the rolling elements and their contact with the raceways. The results obtained using the FEM have been correlated with the results of the new procedure.


Author(s):  
Zhiyong Zhang ◽  
Xiaoting Rui ◽  
Yushu Chen ◽  
Wenkai Dong ◽  
Lei Li

Ball bearings are essential parts of mechanical systems to support the rotors or constitute the revolute joints. The time-varying compliance (VC), bearing clearance and the Hertzian contact between the rolling elements and raceways are three fundamental nonlinear factors in a ball bearing, hence the ball bearing can be considered as a nonlinear system. The hysteresis and jumps induced by the nonlinearities of rolling bearings are typical phenomena of nonlinear vibrations in the rolling bearing-rotor systems. And the corresponding hysteretic impacts have direct effects on the cleavage derivative and fatigue life of the system components. Therefore, the behaviors of hysteresis and jumps are given full attentions and continued studies in the theoretical and engineering fields. Besides, many researchers have done a lot of calculations to depict the various characteristics of bifurcations and chaos in the rolling bearings and their rotor systems, but few researches have been addressed on the inherent mechanism of the typical intermittency vibrations in rolling bearings. With the aid of the HB-AFT (the harmonic balance method and the alternating frequency/time domain technique) method and Floquet theory, this paper will investigate deeply the resonant hysteresis and intermittency chaos in ball bearings.


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