Open AccessThe active wheels systems
Author(s) -
W. Żurowski,
Mateusz Sadowski,
A. Krzos-Kaczor
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
autobusy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2450-7725
pISSN - 1509-5878
DOI - 10.24136/atest.2018.216
Subject(s) - chassis , automotive engineering , aviation , aeronautics , active safety , electric motor , engineering , computer science , aerospace engineering , mechanical engineering
The article discusses active wheel systems used in motor vehicles and aviation. The use of chassis with active wheels, i.e. wheels equipped with integral electric drive, significantly facilitates maneuvering of helicopters during taxiing. This allows you to reduce fuel costs and increase the safety of both helicopter crews and ground personnel.