IceStationZebra
Mechanical
- Oct 31, 2005
- 599
I'm looking at the feasibility of a lab set-up that would replicate two different systems to help develop our controls. The main issue I have is backlash between the motor under test and the dyne. It has a significant impact on our controls and must be accounted for in the lab rigs. Ideally it would also be adjustable. (Reflected inertia is also important, but something I should be able to easily deal with.)
system 1: Backlash is <10°. electric motor under test - 1200hp, 1500rpm
system 2: Backlash is <50°. electric motor under test - 400hp, 1500rpm
Ideas:
- My leading idea is to use multiple stages of planetary gearsets, but that isn't adjustable nor cheap.
- Use a 3-jaw coupling and take the rubber isolator out, but that isn't going to last very long.
- Use a chain drive and adjust the tensioner, but worried that the chordal action will introduce an oscillation.
- Create a custom gearbox where the gear centers can be adjusted to adjust the backlash. A lot of work for a small range of adjustment.
Any other ideas? ISZ
system 1: Backlash is <10°. electric motor under test - 1200hp, 1500rpm
system 2: Backlash is <50°. electric motor under test - 400hp, 1500rpm
Ideas:
- My leading idea is to use multiple stages of planetary gearsets, but that isn't adjustable nor cheap.
- Use a 3-jaw coupling and take the rubber isolator out, but that isn't going to last very long.
- Use a chain drive and adjust the tensioner, but worried that the chordal action will introduce an oscillation.
- Create a custom gearbox where the gear centers can be adjusted to adjust the backlash. A lot of work for a small range of adjustment.
Any other ideas? ISZ