The influence of tongue weight of a trailer-mounted recreational vehicle on steering stability

• Autorzy: Li Mengdi , Li Di , Fu Qiutao , Yang Zhichen , Wang Weiyuan

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.15632/jtam-pl/132768

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The influence of tongue weight on a Trailer-Mounted Recreational Vehicle (TMRV) is studied. A multi-body dynamic model of the TMRV was established, three typical vehicle stability tests were carried out. Tongue weight had different effects on the tractor and Recreational Vehicle (RV). According to different loads, the critical tongue weight range was given. In addition, the tongue weight of the existing models was optimized and suggestions for improvement were put forward. The analysis results show that the tongue weight should be within a reasonable range which can ensure the tractor understeer and keep the lateral stability of the RV.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

tongue weight; trailer-mounted recreational vehicle; lateral stability

• Wydawca: Polskie Towarzystwo Mechaniki Teoretycznej i Stosowanej
• Czasopismo: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
• Rocznik: 2021
• Tom: Vol. 59 nr 2
• Strony: 203--213
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 19 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Li Mengdi

• School of Traffic and Vehicle Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China

autor

Li Di

• School of Traffic and Vehicle Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China

autor

Fu Qiutao

• School of Traffic and Vehicle Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China

autor

Yang Zhichen

• School of Traffic and Vehicle Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China

autor

Wang Weiyuan

• Rongcheng Compaks New Energy Vehicle Stock Corporation, Rongcheng, China

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Uwagi

„Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2021).”