AGMA 12FTM17:2012 Edition
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Dynamic Analysis of a Cycloidal Gearbox Using Finite Element Method
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
AGMA | 2012 | 13 |
Speed reducers incorporating cycloidal technology as their primary reduction mechanism have always been active topics of research given their unique trochoidal tooth profile. A cycloidal reducer is recognized for its strength and mainly studied for rotational performance improvement. Nowadays, this study can be performed by digital prototyping, which has become a valuable tool for simulating exact scenarios without experimenting on actual model.
This paper discusses the stress distribution, modeled in a dynamic simulation environment, on the rotating parts of Cycloidal reducer. A three dimensional finite element model is developed using Algor FEA commercial code to simulate the combined effect of external loading and dynamic as well as inertial forces on onecycloid disc system. This model utilizes surfacetosurface contact to define interaction between rotating parts of the reducer assembly. The results are analyzed for the variation in stress and deformation with respect to time for a certain simulation period. This study gives an insight of internal load sharing of rotating parts and their capability of carrying shock loads.