Analysis and optimization of drum washing machine vibration isolation system based on rigid-flexible virtual prototype model

Abstract

In order to improve the calculation accuracy of vibration response in drum washing machine isolation system, a new CAE method is proposed for dynamics analysis and parameter optimization according to the rigid-flexible coupling technology of virtual prototype. With the vector loop algorithm, the motion differential equation of the vibration isolation system is solved based on Lagrange method, and the key parameters that affect the vibration response are acquired. In terms of simulation research, the modal neutral file (MNF) of the shell body is established by the software ANSYS for modal analysis, and it is exported into software platform ADAMS/Vibration to establish the rigid-flexible coupling model. Through the coupling model, the kinetic characteristics are calculated in continuous excitation frequency domain (0-20 Hz). The experimental verification is accomplished by LMS Test.Lab device, of which results shows that the rigid-flexible coupling simulation method is definitely accurate and feasible. Meanwhile, 15 “hot spots” of the shell body are obtained from the ADAMS/Durability module, which can provide an important basis for structure design. Then, the spring stiffness and damping coefficient is synthetically optimized by sensitivity analysis method with 9 time’s iterative calculation, which has a great significance for product development.