A simulation method for dynamic force and vibrations of a roller bearing in the planetary gears considering the roller profile

Abstract

The roller profile shape can change the fatigue life and vibrations for planet roller bearing (PRB), as well as the impact between the rollers and cage. In this study, an analytical study of the dynamic forces and vibrations of a PRB considering the roller profile. To avoid the stress concentration at the roller ends, the roller modification method is proposed to improve the dynamic forces. The contact stiffness and load-deformation exponent of the roller-race interaction for four different roller modification types are achieved. A PRB dynamic model is established to discuss the effects of roller modification types on the dynamic forces and vibrations for PRB. Computation results of those four roller modification types are compared to the results of the PRB with the cylindrical roller type. It includes that the roller profile shape can greatly change the contact forces between the rollers and races, as well as the impact forces between the rollers and cage. The roller profile shapes can also influence the vibrations of PRBs.