Accession Number:
AD0785887
Title:
Method for Determination of Design Parameter for Cornering Linkage of Semitrailer Wheels (1). Experimental Research on the Operation of Steering Linkage (2)
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Corporate Author:
ARMY FOREIGN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
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Report Date:
1974-04-10
Pagination or Media Count:
18.0
Abstract:
The report contains discussion of basic mathematical parameters of cornering a semitrailer with steerable wheels as related to the basic kinematic parameter. Major example given is cornering when tractor moves along a circular trajectory and semitrailer is still on the straightaway with subsequent conjugation. The second article discusses specific theoretical and practical kinematics of steering linkage in terms of cornering angles. A measuring device using electro-mechanical time and course sensors is used in test performed on a forklift truck. Measuring device described and test results given in bar graph and cumulative curve.
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Subject Categories:
- Surface Transportation and Equipment