Open AccessAnalysis of factors affecting steering performance of wheeled skid‐steered vehicles
Author(s) -
Wu Hang,
Xiong Hui,
Du Weitao,
Yang Xiaodong,
Xu Zhiliang,
Yang Qifan,
Shao Yimin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the journal of engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2051-3305
DOI - 10.1049/joe.2020.0065
Subject(s) - skid (aerodynamics) , kinematics , automotive engineering , computer science , correctness , simulation , engineering , structural engineering , physics , classical mechanics , programming language
Wheeled skid‐steered vehicles have the advantages of compact structure, small steering radius and wide application. However, poor steering performance is an important limitation restricting the development of wheeled skid‐steered vehicles. A kinematic model for analysing the relationship between wheels’ rotation speed and the motion state of the vehicles’ mass centre based on Newton's second law was established, then the correctness of the kinematic model was verified by comparing the calculation results with simulation results. The key design perimeters affecting the steering performance were analysed by a control‐variable method based on the established kinematic model. The results indicate that the established kinematic model can evaluate the steering performance of skid‐steered vehicles correctly and can provide a reference for optimising the design of the vehicles.