Calculation model of deformation and stress-resultants of cylindrical helical torsion spring with variable cross-section used in overrunning clutch

Conference: MEMAT 2022 - 2nd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation Technology
01/07/2022 - 01/09/2022 at Guilin, China

Proceedings: MEMAT 2022

Pages: 9Language: englishTyp: PDF

Authors:
Cao, Yuming; Yan, Hongzhi; Lin, Minghao; Wen, Bo (State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China)

Abstract:
A method is presented for calculating force and deformation of cylindrical helical torsion springs. This is a spring applying to transmit torque in overrunning clutch, which is the key component of aircraft transmission. The distribution and deformation of the force are complicated by the special stress condition and the structure of variable cross-section. The paper analyzes the load on the spring and deduces stress-resultants at arbitrary position of the spring. The deformation of spring under load is solved by energy principle, the torsional stiffness of the clutch is derived accordingly.