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Design of a Torque Arm Pin and Elastomeric Bushings for the Three-point-Suspension Gearbox of a Wind Turbine

풍력발전기용 3점 지지 기어박스의 토크암 핀 및 탄성중합체 부싱 설계

  • Shim, Sung Bo (Upland-Field Machinery Research Center, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Nam, Ju Seok (Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon National University)
  • Received : 2017.01.12
  • Accepted : 2017.02.22
  • Published : 2017.04.15
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Abstract

In this study, analytical methods for designing a torque arm pin and elastomeric bushings of a conventional-type three-point-suspension gearbox of a wind turbine are investigated. The design loads for the torque arm were derived by considering the effects of the transmitted torque and self-weight of the gearbox. Based on the design loads, design methods for the torque arm pin and elastomeric bushings were introduced in the terms of material and size selection. Finally, a small-scale conventional-type gearbox was designed by applying the derived design methods. This study is an elementary and analytical study for the design of the torque arm pin and elastomeric bushings. It is necessary to verify and supplement the results further through extensive experimentation.

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