Track Tension and Its Influencing Factors

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-1093.2014.07.027

Abstract

Abstract: The distribution of track tension on track link is studied for the complex track tension problem, and the theoretical estimation formula of track tension is established. The theoretical estimation and dynamic simulation of track tension in static balance and uniform speed conditions are conducted by using the multi-body dynamic model of tracked vehicle, and the rationality of theoretical estimation formula is verified. The influencing factors of track tension are also analyzed, and the influence of each factor on track tension is discussed using the method of combining theory calculation and dynamic simulation. The results provide a theoretical basis for the design of tracked vehicles.

Key words: ordnance science and technology, track tension, theoretical model, pre-tension, dynamic simulation

CLC Number:

TH122

HUANG Xue-tao, GU Liang, LYU Wei-wei， YANG Cong-bin, GAO Xiao-dong, ZHU Xing-gao. Track Tension and Its Influencing Factors[J]. Acta Armamentarii, 2014, 35(7): 1110-1118.

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