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Prediction of operating reliability of multi-body mechanism in micro-switches considering parameter distribution and wear of parts

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Traditional method evaluates operating reliability by counting life-test results of a small number of samples, which ignores variability between individuals and cannot accurately reflect the true state. This paper proposes a model for predicting operational reliability of mechanism in a batch of micro-switches based on manufacturing parameters, in view of complex structure and diverse manufacturing parameters. A multi-body kinetic model based on manufacturing parameters and principle of action considering contact fatigue and wear was established, and the operating characteristics in the degradation process with sliding wear of joints were obtained. Finally, the linkage with revolute clearance in miniature circuit breaker (MCB) was used as numerical example application to perform investigation. Prediction results are consistent with batch experiments, which verifies accuracy of model. In addition, the optimal combination of clearances was obtained by using genetic algorithm based on predicted model, which increases locking reliability to 99.3% after 10000 operation cycles.

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    Donghui Li, Xue Zhou, Sanqiang Ling, Yue Jin & Guofu Zhai

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Donghui Li the received the B.S. from Department of Thermal Energy and Power Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin, China, in 2015. His research interests include low voltage electrical apparatus design.

Xue Zhou received the Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 2011. He is currently a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology. His current research interests include arc simulations and the experiment techniques of relays and contactors.

Sanqiang Ling received the B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Automation from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 2017, where he is currently pursuing the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. His current research interests include electrical connector reliability.

Yue Jin received the B.S. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China, in 2018. Her research interests include low voltage electrical apparatus design.

Guofu Zhai received his Ph.D. from Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 1998. He is currently a Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology. His research interests include reliability robust design optimization and testing techniques of electronic devices and systems.

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Li, D., Zhou, X., Ling, S. et al. Prediction of operating reliability of multi-body mechanism in micro-switches considering parameter distribution and wear of parts. J Mech Sci Technol 36, 3399–3407 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-022-0618-4

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