Simulation and experimental analysis for noise reduction of a scooter gearbox

Abstract

Nowadays, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) is a comprehensive issue related to manufacturing quality, it gives the purchaser the most direct and superficial feeling. Following economic development, the improvement of people's living standards, and the expansion of the export market, it has become urgent to develop and produce some better NVH performance motorcycles. In this paper, the transmission of a scooter gearbox is modeled and analyzed by software. Then, the first helical gear pair of the gearbox was investigated through static analysis. Lastly, optimized modification was verified using B&K testing equipment in the semi-anechoic room. The comparison of the simulation to prototype during testing showed a good correlation, which means simulation optimization can greatly improve the research and development efficiency of the transmission system. Copyright ? The Korean Society for Precision Engineering