Modal properties of a two-stage planetary gear system with a Timoshenko beam as the intermediate shaft model

Hui Liu, Zhaobin Zhan*

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Abstract

This study investigates the mode properties of a two-stage planetary gear (TSPG) system with short intermediate shafts. For this purpose, the rotating intermediate shafts in this system are considered Timoshenko beams and compared with the Euler-Bernoulli beam model. The gyroscopic effect is also considered in the TSPG model. The natural frequencies are given, and mode energy analysis is applied to quantify the importance of intermediate shafts in the total TSPG system. The vibration modes are speed dependent, and three mode types exist. The influence of the rotational speed, length of intermediate shafts and number of planets is evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)353-365
Number of pages13
JournalProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering
Volume236
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2022

Keywords

  • Timoshenko beam
  • Two-stage planetary gear
  • modal property

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