Simulation of motion trajectories and kinematic characteristics of an oscillatory system with a planetary-type vibration exciter

The parameters of the vibration exciters significantly determine the efficiency, reliability, and durability of vibratory technological equipment. This article continues the authors’ previous research dedicated to planetary-type vibration exciters. The main objective at this stage is to substantiate the feasibility of using planetary mechanisms as drives for vibratory machinery. The methodology for conducting virtual experiments involves using the “Motion Analysis” application within the SolidWorks software to simulate the motion of an oscillatory system with a planetary-type vibration exciter. The modeling results are presented as time dependencies of displacements, velocities, and accelerations of the oscillating body (the working element of the vibratory machine), as well as its motion trajectories under different geometric parameters of the planetary mechanism. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the further development of methods for exciting oscillations of the working bodies of vibratory machines with predetermined kinematic and force parameters. The conducted research can be useful for researchers and engineers involved in the investigations and designing of vibratory equipment, aiming to ensure the technologically required motion trajectory and kinematic characteristics of the corresponding working bodies (such as conveying trays, sieves, screens, compacting plates, etc.).