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Dynamic Analysis for Planar Multibody Mechanical Systems with Lubricated Joints

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The dynamic analysis of planar multibody systems with revolute clearance joints, including dry contact and lubrication effects is presented here. The clearances are always present in the kinematic joints. They are known to be the sources for impact forces, which ultimately result in wear and tear of the joints. A joint with clearance is included in the multibody system much like a revolute joint. If there is no lubricant in the joint, impacts occur in the system and the corresponding impulsive forces are transmitted throughout the multibody system. These impacts and the eventual continuous contact are described here by a force model that accounts for the geometric and material characteristics of the journal and bearing. In most of the machines and mechanisms, the joints are designed to operate with some lubricant fluid. The high pressures generated in the lubricant fluid act to keep the journal and the bearing surfaces apart. Moreover, the lubricant provides protection against wear and tear. The equations governing the dynamical behavior of the general mechanical systems incorporate the impact force due to the joint clearance without lubricant, as well as the hydrodynamic forces owing to the lubrication effect. A continuous contact model provides the intra-joint impact forces. The friction effects due to the contact in the joints are also represented. In addition, a general methodology for modeling lubricated revolute joints in multibody mechanical systems is also presented. Results for a slider-crank mechanism with a revolute clearance joint between the connecting rod and the slider are presented and used to discuss the assumptions and procedures adopted.

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  2. Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica (IDMEC), Instituto Superior Técnico, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1041-001, Lisboa, Portugal

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Flores, P., Ambrósio, J. & Claro, J.P. Dynamic Analysis for Planar Multibody Mechanical Systems with Lubricated Joints. Multibody System Dynamics 12, 47–74 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:MUBO.0000042901.74498.3a

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