Non-linear dynamic behaviour of compound planetary gear trains: Model formulation and semi-analytical solution

Abstract A discrete, non-linear, time-varying, torsional dynamic model of a multi-stage planetary train that is formed by any number of simple planetary stages is proposed in this study. Each planetary stage has a distinct fundamental mesh frequency and any number of planets spaced in any angular positions. The model allows the analysis of the gear train in all possible power flow configurations suitable for various gear drive ratios. It includes periodic variation of gear mesh stiffnesses as well as clearance (backlash) non-linearities that allow tooth separations. Equations of motion for the general case are formulated and solved semi-analytically using a hybrid harmonic balance method (HBM) in conjugate with inverse Fourier transform. Relative mesh displacements along lines of action of individual gear pairs were used as the continuation parameters to pass singular points and ill-conditioned equations in their proximity. At the end, a case study of a two-stage planetary train is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model and solution methods. The HBM solutions are compared to those obtained by a direct numerical integration method to assess their accuracy.

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