TRANSMISSION DESIGN FOR VERY HIGH INPUT …（传播设计非常高的输入u2026）.pdf

TRANSMISSION DESIGN FOR VERY HIGH INPUT SPEEDS George Scott CEng Principal Engineer Drive System Design ABSTRACT When driven by conventional power sources, the input shafts of most transmissions rotate at speeds below 10,000rpm. To improve efficiency the electric motor designer is increasing the speed of its rotation and currently speeds in the region of 20,000 rpm are becoming common place. Changing the speed has moved the operational window significantly outside the specification of many common components used in volume production of geared power transmission systems such as seals and bearings. Specialist solutions are already available but typically come at a cost that could prohibit their use as electric and hybrid vehicle technology penetrates larger volume markets. There are further considerations at a system level such as the need for additional meshes. Transmission lubrication regimes are particularly sensitive to rotational speed; this presents some significant challenges with regard to maintaining lubrication in critical areas. Furthermore, energy losses at the input shaft due to drag and churning become much more significant with a high speed, low torque system. Each component also has to be designed to withstand far greater centrifugal forces. INTRODUCTION This paper presents solutions to these problems, and how carefully designed alternatives to common systems facilitate the smooth introduction of transmissions for high speed motors into larger volume production in a cost effective manner. Considerations are also made for the system performance and how the system designer can ensure that the electric motor is protected against loads generated in the transmission. THE NEED FOR HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSIONS There is an increasing focus in the