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http://dx.doi.org/10.3795/KSME-A.2013.37.10.1297

Nonlinear Stress Analysis of Dust Covers for Ball Joint of Automotive Steering System  

Kim, Ji Ho (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, Keimyung Univ.)
Lee, Boo Youn (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, Keimyung Univ.)
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Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A / v.37, no.10, 2013 , pp. 1297-1303 More about this Journal
Abstract
A nonlinear finite element analysis is performed to evaluate the sealing capability and stress of dust covers for the ball joint of an automotive steering system. The analysis is performed for two types of dust covers: wrinkle type and pot type. The assembly condition and operation condition are analyzed, and the maximum stress and contact normal stress at the ribs are evaluated. It is confirmed that the sealing capability of both types is fairly good, but the wrinkle type is better than the pot type in terms of the maximum stress.
Keywords
Dust Cover; Ball Joint; Rubber; Stress;
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