Title :
A study of the physical characteristics of vibration-induced fretting corrosion
Author :
Flowers, George T. ; Xie, Fei ; Bozack, Michael ; Hai, Xin ; Rickett, Bretton I. ; Malucci, Robert D.
Author_Institution :
Center for Adv. Vehicle Electron., Auburn Univ., AL, USA
Abstract :
The objective of this work is to develop a greater understanding of the mechanisms controlling fretting under various vibration conditions. This information is intended to provide a basis for understanding and reducing this potential problem in automotive connectors. Toward this end, an experimental study of connector samples under multi-frequency vibration has been conducted. The primary connector being investigated is a single row PC-type connector. A secondary specimen tested is a single row automotive connector.
Keywords :
automotive components; automotive electronics; corrosion; electric connectors; vibrations; wear; automotive connectors; fretting control; multifrequency vibration; physical properties; single row PC type connector; vibration induced fretting corrosion; Automotive engineering; Connectors; Contacts; Corrosion; Degradation; Life estimation; Life testing; Qualifications; Thermal stresses; Vibration measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Contacts, 2004. Proceedings of the 50th IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts and the 22nd International Conference on Electrical Contacts
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8460-1
DOI :
10.1109/HOLM.2004.1353135
