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Journal of Automotive Safety and Energy ›› 2021, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (3): 298-304.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8484.2021.03.003

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Vibration characteristics analysis on driving-axle main-reducer

HUANG Zhichao1(), ZHAO Yiguang1, HU Yihua2, LIU Ming1   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory for Conveyance and Equipment of Ministry of Education of China, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, China
    2. Jiangxi Jiangling Chassis Co., Ltd., Fuzhou 344000, China
  • Received:2020-11-10 Online:2021-09-30 Published:2021-10-08

Abstract:

The vibration characteristics were analyzed for the main-reducer of an automobile drive-axle housing by using simulations and tests. A finite element (FE) model was established with HyperMesh. Modal analysis was carried out within an OptiStruct module to solve the natural frequency and modal vibration mode of the main-reducer housing. Modal experiments and vibration and noise tests were carried out. The FE analysis results were compared with the experimental results. The results show that the main-reducer shell natural frequency is greater than 1.2 kHz with a large stiffness. The modal shapes happen mainly at the rear end of main-reducer housing. The accuracy of the main reducer housing FE model is verified. The vibration and noise level exceed the standard value at 1 800~2 000 r/min. By analyzing its frequency and frequency doubling, it is speculated that it is caused by the vibration of the main-reducer gear-teeth. These results may be references for NVH (subsequent noise, vibration and harshness) performance optimization of drive-axle.

Key words: automotive engineering, driving axle, main-reducer housing, finite element method, modal analysis, vibration and noise tests

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