Characteristics Analysis and Optimization of the Structural Parameters of PTRB

Abstract

Bearings, as integral parts and components in machinery and equipment, play a critical role in system performance. In this paper, the theoretical models of basic axial load rating, basic radial load rating, and friction torque for the planetary thread roller bearing (PTRB) were derived. Then, a detailed comparison was made between the performance indexes of a PTRB prototype and common high-quality bearing products to demonstrate the advantages of PTRB in volume, bearing capacity, and use method. Next, the effects of different structural parameters on the performance indexes of PTRB were analyzed. On this basis, a multi-objective optimization design was carried out on PTRB under axial load and radial load separately with basic load rating and friction torque as optimization objects to obtain PTRB with superior comprehensive performance. Designers could, in consideration of their specific needs and optimized design results, select the structural parameters of PTRB. Furthermore, a dedicated performance test system was researched and developed, which verified the good static bearing capacity and impact resistance of the PTRB prototype. Within the range of dynamic load rating, the test data were slightly larger than the simulation data for the friction torque, manifesting a relatively high degree of precision of the theoretical model.