Affiliation:
1. Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616
Abstract
This paper develops theories for evaluating the efficiency of the ball screw mechanism and additionally, for designing this mechanism. Initially, a quasi-static analysis, which is similar to that of the early work in this area, is employed to evaluate efficiency. Dynamic forces, which are neglected by the quasi-static analysis, will have an effect on efficiency. Thus, an exact theory based on the simultaneous solution of both the Newton-Euler equations of motion and the relevant kinematic equations is employed to determine mechanism efficiency, as well as the steady-state motion of all components within the ball screw. However, the development of design methods based on this exact theory is difficult due to the extensive computation necessary and thus, an approximate closed-form representation, that still accounts for the ball screw dynamics, is derived. The validity of this closed-form solution is proven and it is then used in developing an optimum design methodology for the ball screw mechanism based on efficiency. Additionally, the self-braking condition is examined, as are load capacity considerations.
Subject
Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design,Computer Science Applications,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials
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