Dynamics Analysis of Spatial Multibody System With Spherical Joint Wear

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gengxiang Wang ◽  
Hongzhao Liu ◽  
Peisheng Deng

The influence of the spherical joint with clearance caused by wear on the dynamics performance of spatial multibody system is predicted based on the Archard's wear model and equations of motion of multibody systems. First, the function of contact deformation and load acting on the spherical joint with clearance is derived based on the improved Winkler elastic foundation model and Hertz quadratic pressure distribution assumption. On this basis, considering the influence of clearance size and wear state on the contact stiffness between spherical joint elements, an improved contact force model is proposed by Lankarani–Nikravesh contact force model and improved stiffness coefficient that is the slope of the function of contact deformation and load. Second, due to the complexity for that wear impacts on the surface topography of contact bodies, an approximate calculation method of contact area with respect to the clearance spherical joint is provided for simplifying the computational process of contact pressure in the Archard's wear model. Subsequently, the contact pressure between contact bodies is calculated by the improved contact force model and approximate contact area (ICFM–ACA), which is verified via finite element method (FEM). Moreover, the dynamics model of spatial four bar mechanism considering spherical joint with clearance caused by wear is formulated using equations of motion of multibody systems. Finally, the wear depth of spherical joint with clearance is predicted via two different kinds of contact pressure based on the Archard's wear model (one is from the ICFM–ACA and the other is from FEM), respectively. The numerical simulation results show that the improved contact force model and proposed approximate contact area are correctness and validity for predicting wear in the spherical joint with clearance. Simultaneously, the effect of the spherical joint with clearance caused by wear on the dynamics performance of spatial four bar mechanism is analyzed.

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gengxiang Wang ◽  
Hongzhao Liu ◽  
Peisheng Deng ◽  
Kaiming Yin ◽  
Guanggang Zhang

The dynamic performance of 4-SPS/CU (spherical joint, prismatic joint, cylindrical joint, and universal joint) parallel mechanism considering spherical joint with clearance is developed, and the three-dimensional (3D) wear property of the socket is based on the Archard's wear model. First, the kinematics model of spherical joint with clearance is established, and the updated procedure pertaining to the contact mechanics and wear state is explained via a flowchart. An improved contact force model was proposed by Flores et al. contact force model through a revised contact stiffness coefficient. The normal and tangential contact forces between ball and socket are calculated using the improved contact force model and a modified Coulomb friction model. Second, the dynamic model of the parallel mechanism considering spherical joint with clearance is formulated based on the multibody equations of motion. In order to obtain the 3D wear property of spherical joint with clearance, the contact force is decomposed into three components in the global coordinate system. The three components of sliding distance are computed based on the 3D revolute property of the parallel mechanism. Finally, the contact pressures in three different directions are calculated by the corresponding contact force and approximate contact area components for the sake of predicting the 3D wear depth of socket based on the Archard's wear model. The simulation results show that the wear depth in different directions along the socket surface is nonuniform, which affects the performance of 4-SPS/CU parallel mechanism.


Author(s):  
P. Flores ◽  
J. Ambro´sio ◽  
J. C. P. Claro ◽  
H. M. Lankarani

This work deals with a methodology to assess the influence of the spherical clearance joints in spatial multibody systems. The methodology is based on the Cartesian coordinates, being the dynamics of the joint elements modeled as impacting bodies and controlled by contact forces. The impacts and contacts are described by a continuous contact force model that accounts for geometric and mechanical characteristics of the contacting surfaces. The contact force is evaluated as function of the elastic pseudo-penetration between the impacting bodies, coupled with a nonlinear viscous-elastic factor representing the energy dissipation during the impact process. A spatial four bar mechanism is used as an illustrative example and some numerical results are presented, being the efficiency of the developed methodology discussed in the process of their presentation. The results obtained show that the inclusion of clearance joints in the modelization of spatial multibody systems significantly influences the prediction of components’ position and drastically increases the peaks in acceleration and reaction moments at the joints. Moreover, the system’s response clearly tends to be nonperiodic when a clearance joint is included in the simulation.


Author(s):  
Hamid M. Lankarani ◽  
Parviz E. Nikravesh

Abstract A continuous analysis method for the direct-central impact of two solid particles is presented. Based on the assumption that local plasticity effects are the sole factor accounting for the dissipation of energy in impact, a Hertzian contact force model with permanent indentation is constructed. Utilizing energy and momentum considerations, the unknown parameters in the model are analytically evaluated in terms of a given coefficient of restitution and velocities before impact. The equations of motion of the two solids may then be integrated forward in time knowing the variation of the contact force during the contact period. For Illustration, an impact of two soft metallic particles is studied.


2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gengxiang Wang ◽  
Hongzhao Liu

Effects of wear and member flexibility on the dynamic performance of a planar five-bar mechanism with joint-clearance are investigated. The equation of motion of the mechanism is derived based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF). In order to enhance the accuracy of the contact force, the slope of the load–displacement curve of the cylindrical joint with clearance is used. The contact deformation couples the joint wear to the contact state. The contact force model of Flores and coworkers is improved, by the introduction of the stiffness coefficient. The wear depth is predicted by using the Archard's wear model. Simulations show that the multiclearance joints can generate stronger contact forces relative to single clearance joint case. This leads to more severe wear in the joint. However, the mechanism with multiple flexible links can absorb more of the energy arising from the clearance joint, and this improves the wear phenomenon.


Author(s):  
Paulo Flores ◽  
Hamid M. Lankarani

A general methodology for the dynamic modeling and analysis of planar multibody systems with multiple clearance joints is presented. The inter-connecting body components that constitute a real joint are modeled as colliding bodies, which dynamic behaviors are influenced by geometric, physical and mechanical properties of the contacting surfaces. A continuous contact force model, based on the elastic Hertz theory, together with a dissipative term, is used to evaluate the intra-joint contact forces. The incorporation of the friction, based on the classical Coulomb’s friction law, is also included. The suitable contact force models are embedded into the dynamic equations of motion for the multibody system. A simple mechanical system with multiple clearance joints is used to demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the presented approach and to discuss the main assumptions and procedures adopted. The effects of single versus multiple clearance joints are discussed.


Author(s):  
Bo Li ◽  
San-Min Wang ◽  
Ru Yuan ◽  
Xiang-Zhen Xue ◽  
Chang-Jian Zhi

This paper aims at investigating precisely the dynamic performance of deployable structure constituted by scissor unit mechanisms with clearance joint. Based on the motion law in real joints, the contact model is established using an improved Gonthier nonlinear continuous contact force model, and the friction effect is considered using LuGre model. Moreover, the resulting contact force is suitable to be included into the generalized force of the equations of motion of a multibody system and contributes to replace motion constraints. In the sequel of this process, the effect of joint clearance is successfully introduced into the dynamical model of scissor deployable structure and the dynamic characteristics of deployable structure with joint clearance are obtained using a direct default correction method, which can directly modify the coordinates and speed of the system to avoid the numerical results divergence. Also, the new hybrid contact force model of revolute joint clearance is verified through comparing with the original model. The numerical simulation results show that the improved contact model proposed here has the great merit that predicts the dynamic behavior of scissor deployable structure with joint clearance.


Author(s):  
H. M. Lankarani ◽  
P. E. Nikravesh

Abstract A continuous contact force model for the impact analysis of a two-particle collision is presented. The model uses the general trend of the Hertz contact law. A hysteresis damping function is encorporated in the model which represents the dissipated energy in impact. The parameters in the model are determined, and the validity of the model is established. The model is then generalized to the impact analysis between two bodies of a multibody system. A continuous analysis is performed using the equations of motion of either the multibody system or an equivalent two-particle model of the colliding bodies. For the latter, the concept of effective mass is presented in order to compensate for the effects of joint forces in the system. For illustration, the impact situation between a slider-crank mechanism and another sliding block is considered.


Author(s):  
Paulo Flores ◽  
Hamid M. Lankarani

A general methodology for the dynamic modeling and analysis of planar multibody systems with multiple clearance joints is presented. The inter-connecting bodies that constitute a real physical mechanical joint are modeled as colliding components, whose dynamic behavior is influenced by the geometric, physical and mechanical properties of the contacting surfaces. A continuous contact force model, based on the elastic Hertz theory, together with a dissipative term associated with the internal damping, is utilized to evaluate the intra-joint normal contact forces. The incorporation of the friction phenomenon, based on the classical Coulomb’s friction law, is also included in this study. The suitable contact force models are embedded into the dynamic equations of motion for the multibody systems. In the sequel of this process, the fundamental methods to deal with contact-impact events in mechanical systems are presented. Finally, two planar mechanisms with multiple revolute clearance joints are used to demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the presented approach and to discuss the main assumptions and procedures adopted. The effects of single versus multiple clearance revolute joints are discussed.


1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. M. Lankarani ◽  
P. E. Nikravesh

A continuous contact force model for the impact analysis of a two-particle collision is presented. The model uses the general trend of the Hertz contact law. A hysteresis damping function is incorporated in the model which represents the dissipated energy in impact. The parameters in the model are determined, and the validity of the model is established. The model is then generalized to the impact analysis between two bodies of a multibody system. A continuous analysis is performed using the equations of motion of either the multibody system or an equivalent two-particle model of the colliding bodies. For the latter, the concept of effective mass is presented in order to compensate for the effects of joint forces in the system. For illustration, the impact situation between a slider-crank mechanism and another sliding block is considered.


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