Toothed belt drive power transmission mechanism for an antenna rotator
Nastor, David (2024)
Kandidaatintyö
2024
School of Energy Systems, Konetekniikka
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024052032669
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024052032669
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This research focuses on the design and analysis of two main components of an antenna rotator mechanism. It focuses on enhancing the systems performance through implementing complementary functioning solutions as a means to improve reliability, cost effectiveness and efficiency. The main objectives of the research are designing an assembly adaptor, that would allow for the installation of a larger pulley while preventing additional loads on the bearings of the rotary joint present in the antenna rotator system and selecting a suitable pair of pulleys and the toothed belt to provide the system power transmission with the required torque.
The research employs Solidworks’ Simulation feature to conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on the critical components of the antenna rotator mechanism, thoroughly investigating the structural integrity of the implemented solutions. Two different tests highlight the performance of the used components under different loads. Stress distribution, strain and displacement are to highlight the critical load areas in the model, paving the way for further research.
The findings of this research contribute to advancements in antenna rotator design through providing data and analysing the behaviour of critical components.
The research employs Solidworks’ Simulation feature to conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on the critical components of the antenna rotator mechanism, thoroughly investigating the structural integrity of the implemented solutions. Two different tests highlight the performance of the used components under different loads. Stress distribution, strain and displacement are to highlight the critical load areas in the model, paving the way for further research.
The findings of this research contribute to advancements in antenna rotator design through providing data and analysing the behaviour of critical components.