Year: 1981
Type: article
Abstract: A simplified fatigue life analysis for traction drive contacts of arbitrary geometry is presented. The analysis is based on the Lundberg-Palmgren theory used for rolling-element bearings. The effects of torque, element size, speed, contact ellipse ratio, and the influence of traction coefficient are shown. The analysis shows that within the limits of the available traction coefficient, traction contacts exhibit longest life at high speeds. Multiple, load-sharing arrangements have an advantageous effect on system life, torque capacity, power-to-weight ratio and size.
Source: Journal of Mechanical Design
DOI: 10.1115/1.3254931
Authors: D. A. Rohn, S. H. Loewenthal, J. J. Coy
Institution: Glenn Research Center
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2017257273