Automatic Control of Engine Speed and Transmission Ratio for Efficient Tractor Operations(I) -Control Systems for Engine Speed and Transmission Ratio-

트랙터의 기관속도(機關速度) 및 변속비(變速比)의 자동제어(自動制御)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究)(I) -기관속도(機關速度) 및 변속비(變速比) 제어(制御) 시스템-

Fuel efficiency in tractor operations dep6nds on the selection of transmission gears and upon the engine being operated at or near maximum torque much of time. The objective of this study was to develop automatic control systems for tractor transmission ratio and governor setting so that the engine is operated at or near maximum torque as much of time as possible. An indoor test unit, which can be used to simulate tractor operation, was built in order to investigate the system design parameters and test the performance of the control system designed. The test-unit consists of engine, gear-type transmission, dynamometer, and control systems for transmission ratio and engine speed. Governor setting lever was controlled by a step motor, and the clutch and transmission levers were controlled by hydraulic cylinders and solenoid valves. The control systems showed good time responses which are assumed to be suitable for optimal tractor operation. The time required for shifting gears from clutch disengagement to engagement was about 1 second, which is almost the same as that for manual shift. And the settling time for engine speed control system was about 5 to 6 seconds.