Regarding calculation of characteristics of a wheel traction drive of an active semi-trailer to be used as part of a road train
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Abstract
Introduction (problem statement and relevance). The main disadvantages limiting extended application of special-purpose road trains are reduced off-road performance, maneuverability, handling and stability as compared to single wheeled chassis. One of the ways to solve the above problems is activization, i.e. equipping of the trailer wheels with a torque transmission system. However, despite the fact that the active road train concept has existed for already three quarters of a century, there is still no generalized theory for calculation of torque distribution between the active road train links.
The purpose of the study is to increase the mobility of a road train by using rational parameters of the semitrailer electromechanical transmission, obtained using the developed mathematical model, which takes into account various characteristics of the mechanical transmission with an internal combustion engine on the truck and the traction electric drive on the semitrailer.
Methodology and research methods. The study uses analytical review and analysis, computer simulation and virtual test methods.
Scientific novelty and results. Offering basic principles for calculation of a semi-trailer electric traction drive based on traditional traction and dynamic calculation.
Practical significance. The proposed approach allows obtaining preliminary estimated technical characteristics of a semi-trailer traction drive using simple mathematical calculations, which is needed for further design of the power unit and transmission of an active road train. The developed calculation procedure is applicable for various road conditions.
About the Authors
R. A. Lapenkov
Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute” (FSUE “NAMI”)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lapenkov R.A. – head of the department of special wheeled vehicles, Center “Special vehicles”
Moscow 125438
M. P. Malinovsky
Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute” (FSUE “NAMI”); Moscow Automobile and Road State Technical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Malinovsky M.P. – PhD (Eng), chief specialist, Center “Special vehicles”; associate professor.
Moscow 125438
Moscow 125319
E. Yu. Mushkarin
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mushkarin E.Yu. – head of Department No. 2, Training center.
Moscow 105005
V. S. Sapozhkin
Joint Stock Company “Scientific and Production Association “Almaz” named after Academician A.A. Raspletin”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sapozhkin V.S. – deputy head of SKB
Moscow 125190
A. V. Arkhipov
Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute” (FSUE “NAMI”)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Arkhipov A.V. – head of the department of modeling and general integration of special vehicles, Center “Special vehicles”
Moscow 125438
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Lapenkov R.A., Malinovsky M.P., Mushkarin E.Yu., Sapozhkin V.S., Arkhipov A.V. Regarding calculation of characteristics of a wheel traction drive of an active semi-trailer to be used as part of a road train. Trudy NAMI. 2025;(3):84-95. (In Russ.) EDN: VGQBKT
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