Steering System Ackerman Linkage geometry Road wheel geometry
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Steering System • • • Ackerman Linkage geometry Road wheel geometry Caster Kingpin inclination Compliance effects
Ackerman Steer do L = ----L d o = tan-1 ----- R+t/2 L = ----L d i = tan-1 ----R-t/2 For large radii, R >> t/2 di L d. Ack = -R L R t/2 Turn Center
Ackerman – Truck Steering System Straight ahead Right turn Left turn
Ackerman Steer ra a P l lel 50% n ma r e Ack
Car Steering Systems Rack and pinion Steering arm Gearbox Rack Tire rod Gearbox Idler arm Relay link Steering arm Pitman arm
Truck Steering Systems Tire rod Steering arm Gearbox Pitman arm Drag link
Compliance in Steering System
Geometry at the Wheel
Lateral Inclination Angle
Torques from Lateral Inclination
Caster Angle
Torques from Caster Angle
Lateral Force
Tractive Force
4 Wheel Steer - Low Speed R= L d (1 + dr /df ) f
4 Wheel Steer - High Speed • Four-wheel in-phase steering • Only at high speed (typically above 35 mph) • Rear steer angles less than front • Rear steer angles limited to a few degrees
Steering System Applications • Effect of steering geometry on performance – Understeer (linear range) – Limit cornering (non-linear range) • Steering torques and feel – On-center feel – Torque gradients – Linearity – Power assist characteristics – Friction and damping • Evaluate effects of asymmetry – Manufacturing tolerance
Steering Ratio = Steering wheel angle (deg) / Road wheel angle (deg) Steering ratio for cars = 15 to 20 Steering ratio for trucks = 20 to 40
Steering Ratio
Assignment • Design linkage geometry to meet requirement of the minimum turn radius and provide close to Ackerman geometry (X-Y plane is ok) • Design steering ratio with measurements on your car
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