Analysis on multi-mode nonlinear resonance and jump behavior of an asymmetric rolling bearing rotor

This paper takes an asymmetric support ball bearing-rotor system subjected by unbalanced force and parametric excitation (varying compliance) as the research object. Multi-modes of resonance such as natural frequency resonance region of each order, VC (varying compliance) frequency resonance region, the 1/2 sub-harmonic VC frequency resonance region, and quasi-periodic regions, and the nonlinear characteristics in these regions are analyzed. Besides, the effect of the number of balls of the ball bearing is also considered and the result shows that the parity of this parameter matters a lot. By introducing a definition of the absolute quasi-periodic frequency, the law of the occurrence of the quasi-periodic motion is demonstrated and the possible cause is given to some extent. The work provides a theoretical basis for clarifying the nonlinear characteristics of the bearing-rotor system and suppressing the nonlinear behavior of the system.