Development of High-Performance Wheel Loader Steering Systems

Challenge

Operation-optimised steering system for wheel loaders

Conditions

• Loading and transport of high payloads over short distances
• Utility and possible applications are determined by the design principle, especially of the steering system
• Different steering types such as rear wheel, four-wheel, stereo, differential and articulated steering

Scope

Efficient steering system for optimised trajectories, precise positioning and safe travel

Task

Analysis of the dynamics of different steering systems of wheel loaders

Solution

• Modelling of different steering concepts
• Simulation of selected components taking into account their characteristics
• Modelling of the steering units: Displacement volume of the metering unit, opening characteristics of the metering edges, torsional spring stiffness, maximum stroke and thread pitch
• Model analysis and comparison of the steering behaviour of different steering designs

Detailed Information

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