Abstract
Strain wave gearing (SWG), also known as harmonic drive gear, has been used in many space applications. In 2003, a development of grease-lubricated-type SWG for space flight applications was begun. The life tests of the SWG exposed to vibration test and thermal vacuum test were performed in vacuum. The life test results showed that the in-vacuum operating life of the SWG was significantly short compared with the in-atmosphere life, which is normally corresponding to a rolling fatigue life of wave generator bearing. This may be mainly caused by the severe wear at the wave generator—flexspline interface, where the lubricant is not supplied easily into the clearance in vacuum.
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