Simulation of Dynamic Characteristics of Agricultural Tractor (III) - Effect of Design Parameters on Seat Vibrations -

농용 트랙터의 동특성 시뮬레이션 (III) - 주요 설계 변수가 좌석 진동에 미치는 영향 -

Using the dynamic model and simulation program TDA developed in the previous paper, effects of design parameters of an agricultural tractor-trailer system on its vertical seat vibrations were investigated. The tractor-trailer system was excited by traversing over a half-sine bump. The excitation frequencies were determined by traveling velocity of the tractor and a half-sine bump selected appropriately. TDA predicted the autospectra of the vertical seat accelerations with different values of design parameters and compared them to analyze their effects. The design parameters included positions of engine, cab, and seat mountings as well as their dynamic properties. The results of this study suggested guidelines with which an improved structure of tractor may be developed in the early stage of design for a better ride quality.