Optimization analysis on assembly interference of cylindrical roller bearings

Abstract

Distribution of loads and contact stress has a great influence on fatigue life of bearings. In view of the fact that the nonload area is ubiquitous in cylindrical roller bearings, there is a method for prolonging the fatigue life design by adjusting the working clearance of cylindrical roller bearings. In this article, optimization model of fatigue life of cylindrical roller bearings is developed with a quasi-dynamic method and calculated method of bearing life based on micro-area contact, considering the effect of assembly interference, temperature rise, and high-speed centrifugation. Aiming to the different geometry parameters and operating parameters of bearings, the effects of assembly interference on bearing fatigue life are discussed. The results show that the optimum fatigue life of roller bearings is achieved at negative working clearance with the loads distributed evenly within half ring. The optimum working clearance of roller bearings is not influenced by radial load. But with the increase in pitch diameter or decrease in rolling elements, the optimum assembly interference increases, and accelerating revolution of roller bearings will increase the optimum assembly interference as well.