CONTACT INTERACTION OF A TORSION SHAFT WITH A SPLINED BUSH IN ELASTICALLY PLASTIC DEFORMATIONS

Abstract

Torsion shafts are the main elastic element of the suspension systems of a large number of vehicles. To simulate their reaction to the action of torque, the stress-strain state is analyzed taking into account the contact interaction with the spline sleeve. The features of the distribution of contact pressure between these bodies are established. The nature of stress concentration in the splined hollows of the shaft head is determined. Models and research methods have been developed that make it possible to develop recommendations for design decisions in the design of vehicle suspension systems. The factors are determined that ensure the strength of the torsion shaft at the values of its head diameters close to the diameters of the torsion shaft stem. In the case under consideration, this factor is firstly strength of the torsion shaft head. In particular, it was found that during manufacturing operations there are significant plastic deformations and contact loads in the heads of torsion shafts. This factor is decisive in substantiating the design parameters of torsion shafts. Keywords: torsion shaft; contact interaction; stress-strain state; elastically plastic deformation; suspension system