Analysis of Instant Contact Nonlinear on Round Link Chain Based on Symmetric Penalty Function Method

In order to analyze deformation and stress state of round link chain which is generated by driving sprocket for sudden loading or starting moment between the chains during the working conditions, the symmetric penalty function method was utilized in contact-impact interface of LS-DYNA program and the finite element software ANSYS/LS-DYNA was used to carry on 3D nonlinear contact analysis of three round link chains, the curves of stress and deformation with varying time were gained by simulating the process of the instant contact-impact of chains. The results show that the largest stress value is appeared on the contacting curved arm of driven round link chain, the second stress value is connecting round link chain, the least stress value is driving round link chain; it is circular shape of the contact area of round link chains and it is the main reasons of damage that the largest stress and deformation values of impact is caused by instant changing loading when time lasts 0.05s, and the series gradually fluctuation of strength is led to fatigue through finite element analysis software. The symmetric penalty function method of finite elements can provide a theoretical basis and simulation methods for analyzing the round link chain driving in a variety of different working conditions under the conditions of contact-impact.