Analysis of lubrication performance for internal meshing gear pair considering vibration

Abstract

The thermal elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication characteristics of the internal meshing gears in a planetary gear train under vibrations were examined considering the influence of the modification coefficient and time-varying meshing stiffness. Based on dynamic theory of the gear system, a dynamic model of the planetary gear train was established. The lubrication performances of modified gear systems under vibrations and static loads were analyzed. Compared with other transmission types, the best lubrication effect could be produced by the positive transmission. A thicker lubricating oil film could be formed, and the friction coefficient and oil film flash temperature are the smallest. Increasing modification coefficient improves the lubrication performance continuously but intensifies the engage-in and tooth-change impact. For the planetary and inner gears, the increase in the modification coefficient also leads a decrease in the oil film stiffness.

Keywords

internal meshing gears / dynamic model / modification coefficient / lubrication performance / oil film stiffness

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