scholarly journals Discussion: “A New Running Torque Formula for Tapered Roller Bearings Under Axial Load” (Aihara, S., 1987, ASME J. Tribol., 109, pp. 471–477)

1987 ◽  
Vol 109 (3) ◽  
pp. 478-478
Author(s):  
D. C. Witte
Keyword(s):  
Axial Load ◽  
Roller Bearings ◽  
Tapered Roller ◽  
Tapered Roller Bearings ◽  
Running Torque

A New Running Torque Formula for Tapered Roller Bearings Under Axial Load

1987 ◽  
Vol 109 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Aihara
Keyword(s):  
Axial Load ◽  
Roller Bearing ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Previous Theory ◽  
Load Effect ◽  
Roller Bearings ◽  
Tapered Roller ◽  
Tapered Roller Bearings ◽  
Running Torque

Conventional formula for calculating the running torque of tapered roller bearings often showed discrepancy from actual running torque, particularly under axial load. Therefore, an equation was formulated based on the knowledge of EHL rolling resistance and EHL oil film thickness. Careful examination of actual bearing running torque suggested the load dependency of EHL rolling resistance which previous theory did not include. Such load effect was confirmed by means of two disc machine and the equation was partly corrected. A new running torque formula of a tapered roller bearing under axial load was proposed and good agreement with actual bearing torque was confirmed.

Dynamic Analysis of Cage Stress in Tapered Roller Bearings Using Component-Mode-Synthesis Method

2008 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoya Sakaguchi ◽  
Kazuyoshi Harada
Keyword(s):  
Rigid Body ◽  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Boundary Point ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Load Condition ◽  
Component Mode Synthesis ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Tapered Roller ◽  
Tapered Roller Bearings

In order to investigate cage stress in tapered roller bearings, a dynamic analysis tool considering both the six degrees of freedom of motion of the rollers and cage and the elastic deformation of the cage was developed. Cage elastic deformation is equipped using a component-mode-synthesis (CMS) method. Contact forces on the elastically deforming surfaces of the cage pocket are calculated at all node points of finite-elements on it. The location and pattern of the boundary points required for the component-mode-synthesis method were examined by comparing cage stresses in a static condition of pocket forces and constraints calculated by using the finite-element and the CMS methods. These results indicated that one boundary point lying at the center on each bar is appropriate for the effective dynamic analysis model focusing on the cage stress, especially at the pocket corners of the cages, which are actually broken. A behavior measurement of a polyamide cage in a tapered roller bearing was conducted for validating the analysis model. It was confirmed in both the experiment and analysis that the cage whirled under a large axial load condition and the cage center oscillated in a small amplitude under a small axial load condition. In the analysis, the authors discussed the four models including elastic bodies having a normal eigenmode of 0, 8 or 22, and rigid-body. There were small differences among the cage center loci of the four models. These two cages having normal eigenmodes of 0 and rigid-body whirled with imperceptible fluctuations. At least approximately 8 normal eigenmodes of cages should be introduced to conduct a more accurate dynamic analysis although the effect of the number of normal eigenmodes on the stresses at the pocket corners was insignificant. From the above, it was concluded to be appropriate to introduce one boundary point lying at the center on each pocket bar of cages and approximately 8 normal eigenmodes to effectively introduce the cage elastic deformations into a dynamic analysis model.

scholarly journals Geometrical Optimization of the EHL Roller Face/Rib Contact for Energy Efficiency in Tapered Roller Bearings

Lubricants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Sven Wirsching ◽  
Max Marian ◽  
Marcel Bartz ◽  
Thomas Stahl ◽  
Sandro Wartzack
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Large Radius ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Statistical Design Of Experiments ◽  
Roller Bearings ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Tapered Roller ◽  
Tapered Roller Bearings

In the context of targeted improvements in energy efficiency, secondary rolling bearing contacts are gaining relevance. As such, the elastohydrodynamically lubricated (EHL) roller face/rib contact of tapered roller bearings significantly affects power losses. Consequently, this contribution aimed at numerical optimization of the pairing’s macro-geometric parameters. The latter were sampled by a statistical design of experiments (DoE) and the tribological behavior was predicted by means of EHL contact simulations. For each of the geometric pairings considered, a database was generated. Key target variables such as pressure, lubricant gap and friction were approximated by a meta-model of optimal prognosis (MOP) and optimization was carried out using an evolutionary algorithm (EA). It was shown that the tribological behavior was mainly determined by the basic geometric pairing and the radii while eccentricity was of subordinate role. Furthermore, there was a trade-off between high load carrying capacity and low frictional losses. Thereby, spherical or toroidal geometries on the roller end face featuring a large radius paired with a tapered rib geometry were found to be advantageous in terms of low friction. For larger lubricant film heights and load carrying capacity, spherical or toroidal roller on toroidal rib geometries with medium radii were favorable.

Tandem tapered roller bearings no-load torque loss in a rear axle gear transmission

2021 ◽  
Vol 157 ◽  
pp. 106876
Author(s):  
Justino A.O. Cruz ◽  
Pedro M.T. Marques ◽  
Jorge H.O. Seabra ◽  
Ramiro C. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Rear Axle ◽  
Gear Transmission ◽  
Load Torque ◽  
Roller Bearings ◽  
Torque Loss ◽  
Tapered Roller ◽  
Tapered Roller Bearings
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