TESTING A PROTOTYPE FRICTION DRIVE TRANSMISSION
Journal Title: Tribologia - Year 2018, Vol 281, Issue 5
Abstract
The article presents research on the mechanical properties of a drive system using an innovative mechanism converting rotary motion to progressive motion. The operating principle of the mechanism uses the friction-based transmission of drive from the motor to the drive shaft by means of two oppositely arranged unidirectional clutches. A side effect of such a solution utilized in the mechanism is the possibility of shifting the couplings while transmitting torque. The clutches were combined with a mechanism converting rotational motion to linear motion by utilizing friction between radial ball bearings and the shaft. This has resulted in an innovative mechanism for converting rotary motion to progressive motion, with the drive source being bound with a “friction screw” (a “slide” screw). A characteristic feature of this solution is the fact that there is no need for the nut to rotate in order to achieve progressive movement. Known solutions are based on a rotating nut and a fixed shaft system. The mechanism uses a fixed pitch nut, but it is possible to use a regulated pitch nut as a possible modification of the mechanism at a later stage of the system development. The main advantage of the mechanism tested is the possibility of uncoupling, which occurs when the maximum force transmitted by the nut is exceeded. This force is related to the friction force resulting from the pressure exerted by angularly shifted ball bearings on the drive shaft. The bearings are a substitute for the screw line in the classical ball screw mechanism. The research results presented in the article give an overview of the mechanical properties of the solution developed. The article also presents the influence of rotational speed and load on the mechanical parameters of the drive. The application of the described invention as the basis of the linear motion mechanism driving the tool of a surgical robot is a safe solution with unique and desirable characteristics.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Łukasz MUCHA, Krzysztof LIS, Zbigniew NAWRAT
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