Modeling of the Behavior of a Deep Groove Ball Bearing in Its Housing

Ayao E. Azianou, Karl Debray, Fabrice Bolaers, Philippe Chiozzi, Frédéric Palleschi

1Groupe de Recherche en Sciences de l’Ingénieur, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, EA 4694 URCA, Moulin de la Housse, 51687 Reims Cedex 2, France 2Valeo Electric Systems, 2 Rue André Boulle, 94000 Créteil, France.
Groupe de Recherche en Sciences de l’Ingénieur, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, EA 4694 URCA, Moulin de la Housse, 51687 Reims Cedex 2, France.
Valeo Electric Systems, 2 Rue André Boulle, 94000 Créteil, France.

DOI: 10.4236/jamp.2013.14009                

Abstract

Load distribution in deep groove ball bearing has been studied in this work. A deep groove ball bearing model is proposed basing on geometry specific measurement. Two approaches (finite element method and semi-analytical) have been used to determine the distribution of an external radial force applied. These two approaches have been compared in terms of computation time and precision. At the second point, a deformable complex bearing housing has been integrated in the FEM ball bearing model to assess the influence of its deformation on load distribution.

Keywords

Ball Bearing; Finite Element; Semi-Analytical; Load Distribution; Housing

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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