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DISSERTATIONS
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Author: |
Nerantzis Ioannis |
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Title: |
Design, analysis and experimental investigation of vehicle
differential with determinable torque distribution
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Abstract: |
The theme
discussed in the present work is the torque distribution to the
driving wheels of a vehicle which is utilized by the use of a
mechanism called differential. The aim of this project is to give a
solution to the problem of torque distribution in order to affect
the vehicle’s driving behavior. The construction and experimental
investigation of a prototype differential is presented in this
thesis. This differential has the capability of controlling the
torque distribution to the driving wheels. This is done with the use
of an electronic device that is capable of recording and processing
the signals of sensors and which drives an electric machine that
distributes torque and affects the vehicle’s driving behavior.
Advantages of the proposed mechanism are the energy conservation and
the symmetric design and operation. A key element is the failsafe
mechanical operation in case of electronic system failure. |
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