Dynamic Simulation of Multistage Gear Train System in ADAMS

In order to set up the virtual prototype of a multistage gear train system,a dynamic simulation method in ADAMS is given, based on an equivalent kinetic model of gear pair which has been transformed from the torsional vibration model. Models set up by this method can integrate the influence of time-varying mesh stiffness,mesh damp,composite gear error,dynamic input of the power and loading,mesh phase and torsional flexibility of shaft. A simulation example that studies the influence of each factor to the dynamic response is provided and the results show that the method is feasible.