REVIEW ARTICLE
Film Stiffness Analysis for Angular Contact Ball Bearings Considering Thermal Effect
Chun L. Lei*, Zhi Y. Rui, Qin Wu, Jun F. Guo, Li N. Ren
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 9
First Page: 156
Last Page: 159
Publisher Id: TOMEJ-9-156
DOI: 10.2174/1874155X01509010156
Article History:
Received Date: 8/1/2015Revision Received Date: 15/1/2015
Acceptance Date: 16/1/2015
Electronic publication date: 27/2/2015
Collection year: 2015
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Abstract
In order to more accurately calculate the film stiffness of angular contact ball bearing, it is necessary to establish the film stiffness calculation model that is consistent with reality. The frictional heat exists in high-speed ball bearings, and can impact on oil film thickness and stiffness. The calculation model of film stiffness of an angular contact ball bearing taking account of the effects of viscous heating was proposed based on the elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory. The central film thickness and film stiffness have been determined. An example was calculated with this derived equation and the result was compared with that given in other literatures. The calculation results show that the central film thickness decreases and the film stiffness increases when friction heating are considered.