Analysis and Optimization of Kinematic Pair Force in Control Rod Drive Mechanism

Function expressions of kinematic pair force with latch dimensions, friction coefficient, link angle and external load was obtained by theoretical analysis, and the expression was verified by the motion analysis software. Key parameters of kinematic pair were confirmed,and their effect trends with force of parts were obtained. They show that the available method of kinematic pair optimization is increasing the space of latch holes. Using the motion analysis software,the forces of parts before and after optimization was compared. The result shows that the forces of parts were improved after the optimization.