Noise calculation method of deep groove ball bearing caused by vibration of rolling elements considering raceway waviness

Abstract

Raceway waviness error is the main reason to cause rolling elements to vibrate along axial direction and emit noise. In this paper, the mechanical analysis on deep groove ball bearing is carried out. With auto-correlation function, random surface waviness of both inner and outer raceways is simulated. A contact model of rolling elements and raceways considering surface waviness is established. Combining with the theory of acoustic equation, a calculation model is established for the noise caused by vibration of rolling elements and inner ring. The results show that with the decrease of machining accuracy, the noise of rolling elements increases due to axial vibration; with the increase of rotation speed, the noise also increases. Besides, the spectrum of radiation noise of inner raceway with different waviness amplitudes is given. The results indicate that the 3-D waviness on raceway surface has an influence on the vibration and the noise emitted by both rolling elements and inner ring, and provide guidance for sound control in deep groove rolling bearing.