Nonlinear dynamic meshing force analysis of PEEK-based polymer composite involute spline coupling system

The dynamic meshing force affects the stability and wear life of PEEK polymer composite involute spline couplings, but most of the dynamic meshing force is obtained by empirical formula, and there is no effective calculation method in practice. Aiming at the viscoelasticity and nonlinear behavior of PEEK material, this work established a nonlinear dynamic model of the drive system of PEEK-based polymer composite involute spline pair by using the concentrated mass method, taking into account time-varying meshing stiffness, tooth side gap, and comprehensive transmission error, and obtained a dimensionless dynamic matrix that eliminates rigid body displacement. Aiming at the thermal stability of PEEK material, the dynamic meshing stiffness and dynamic meshing force of the involute spline of PEEK-based polymer composite were calculated by considering the thermal effect of misalignment and meshing deformation. The influence of misalignment on the dynamic characteristics of the system under dynamic and static loads was studied. The results show that the dynamic meshing stiffness and dynamic meshing force of involute spline coupling of PEEK-based polymer composite materials under misalignment represent complex nonlinear characteristics; Vibration, load, and viscoelastic deformation have an impact on transmission accuracy and efficiency; And the optimal selection range for friction coefficient, Poisson's ratio, and Young's modulus were determined within the parameter range of involute spline coupling of PEEK-based polymer composite materials as the matrix. It provides a theoretical foundation for designing high-performance, high-precision, and highly reliable PEEK-based polymer composite components.