Design and Analysis of Steering and Lifting Mechanisms for Forestry Vehicle Chassis

Wenhao Li and Feng Kang

Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2020, vol. 2020, 1-16

Abstract:

Due to its special topographical structure, the forest working environment requires a vehicle chassis that can adapt well to complex terrain conditions. This article describes the key components of a chassis that was designed to adapt to complex terrain. The working principle and structural design of the steering structure and the lifting structure are analyzed in detail, and function verification is carried out. The steering mechanism has three degrees of freedom, and the first degree of freedom reduces the body’s inclination by 30°. The second degree of freedom can increase the steering angle of the chassis to 47°, decreasing the turning radius of the chassis. The third degree of freedom reduces the body rollover inclination by 30°. The entire steering mechanism enhances the ride and stability of the chassis. With the lifting mechanism, the wheel-legs are lifted so that the chassis can pass a limit height of 187 mm, and the wheel-legs are lowered to raise the center of gravity of the vehicle chassis by 244 mm. The entire lifting mechanism greatly improves the vehicle's ability to cross forest terrain. The size is reduced by 10% compared to other structures, and the lifting height and obstacle resistance are improved by 12.7%.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/5971746

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