• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2001.06b
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• pp.519-524
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• 2001

In this paper, power flow characteristics of a hydromechanical transmission(HMT) are investigated using network analysis. The HMT used in this study consist of a hydrostatic unit(HSU), planetary gear sets, clutches and brakes providing forward 4 speeds and backward 2 speeds. Since the HMT power flows showing a closed loop and the HSU efficiency varies depending on the pressure and speed, a systematic approach is required to analyze the power transmission characteristics of the HMT. In order to analyze the closed loop power flow and the HSU power loss which changes depending on the pressure and speed, network model is constructed for each speed range. In addition, an algorithm is proposed to calculate an accurate HSU loss corresponding to the experimental results. It is found from the network analysis that the torque and speed of each transmission element including the HSU can be obtained as well as direction of the power flow by the proposed algorithm. It is expected that the network analysis can be used in the design of relatively complicated transmission system such as HMT.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.1149-1158
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• 2002

An improved hydrostatic unit(HSU) model is proposed by considering the flow loss in order to analyze the power flow characteristics of a hydromechanical transmission(HMT) and a network analysis algorithm is presented to determine the torque and speed of each element of the HMT. To calculate the torque and flow loss of a pump and a motor in HSU, an effort and flow concept is introduced, which can be used to establish a torque and speed matrix in the network analysis. It is found from the network analysis that magnitude of the HSU stroke increases to maintain the same output speed in order to compensate the flow Boss in the HSU and the efficiency of the HMT shows the lowest value in the 1st speed since the HSU has the largest flow loss in the 1st speed and the flow loss decreases as the speed ratio upshifts.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.26 no.12
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• pp.2615-2623
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• 2002

In this paper, a systematic design approach for a three shaft hydromechanical transmission(HMT) system is proposed by considering the power characteristics and speed ratio range. Using network analysis, possible configurations of the 3 shaft HMT are analyzed and it is found that the influence of HSU stroke on the power distribution of the HMT can be investigated by the network analysis. In addition, design methods are presented from the viewpoint of (1) power distribution and (2) speed ratio range. From the power distribution and the speed ratio range, a HMT configuration can be constructed, which minimizes the power circulation and provides the desired speed ranges. Based on the 3 shaft HMT analyses and the proposed design approach, a 3 shaft HMT is designed which provides 4 speeds in forward and 1 speed in reverse while keeping the power circulation less than 150% of the input power. It is expected that the design method suggested in this study can be used in a systematic design of the 3 shaft HMT.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.25 no.11
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• pp.1854-1862
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• 2001

In this paper, power flow characteristics of a hydromechanical transmission(HMT) are investigated using network analysis. The HMT used in this study consist of a hydrostatic unit(HSU), planetary gear sets, clutches and brakes providing forward 4 speeds and backward 2 speeds. Since the HMT power flows showing a closed loop and the HSU efficiency varies depending on the pressure and speed, a systematic approach is required to analyze the power transmission characteristics of the HMT. In order to analyze the closed loop power flow and the HSU power loss which changes depending on the pressure and speed, network model is constructed fur each speed range. In addition, an algorithm is proposed to calculate an accurate HSU loss corresponding to the experimental results. It is found from the network analysis that the torque and speed of each transmission element including the HSU can be obtained as well as direction of the power flow by the proposed algorithm. It is expected that the network analysis can be used in the design of relatively complicated transmission system such as HMT.

• 기계와재료
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• v.11 no.2 s.40
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• pp.79-88
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• 1999

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 1996.11a
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• pp.1078-1082
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• 1996

기계적 구동장치와 연계된 메카트로닉스 시스템에 대한 개발 시험은 비용, 공간 및 시간 등의 측면에서 제약을 받는다. 이러한 제약은 에뮬레이터를 이용한 개발 과정을 통해서 개선의 효과를 얻을 수 있다. 본 연구에서 설계 제작된 에뮬레이터는 전자 제어식 변속기에 적용된 장치로서 기계적 메카니즘 없이 전자 제어 메카니즘을 완전하게 에뮬레이션 할 수 있는 가능성을 보여준 것이다. 이러한 에뮬레이터를 이용하여 전자 제어장치의 개발 기간을 단축시키고 문제점을 빠르게 찾아낼 수 있다. 에뮬레이터의 개발은 수학적 모델링에 의해서, 장치에 대한 검증은 실차 시험을 통해 얻을 결과와 비교하여 수행된다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.12 no.7
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• pp.131-137
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• 1995

The performance analysis is applied to the transmission of the tracked vehicle, comparing simulation results with vehicle test. The calculation method of hydrostatic pump/motor performance and power circulation is used for hydromechanical transmission simulation. And various shifting characteristics is analyzed by studying power flow at each range.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.13-22
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• 1997

Power flow characteristics of a hydro-mechanical transmission system(HMT) are investigated for tracked vehicle in steering. A HMT consisting of two hydrostatic pump motors(HST), several planetary gear trains and steer differential gear is considered. In order to obtain the direction and magnitude of the power flow of the HMT, network theory for the general power transmission is used. Network model for the HMT in steering is developed, which consists of shafts, nodes and transmission elements such as clutch, gear, etc. Power flow analysis procedure consists of two stages : (1) traction force analysis in steering, (2) power flow analysis in HMT. Torque and speed of every transmission element of the HMT is determined from the network analysis. Also, efficiency, mechanical and hydraulic power loss including HST, are obtained. In addition, the regenerative power flow resulting from steering can be studied in graphic display. The power flow analysis program(PCSTEER) developed in this work can be used as a useful design tool for the tracked vehicle with HMT.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.25-30
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• 1995

The shifting and steering performance of the tracked vehicle with the hydromechanical continuous variable transmission is analyzed. The simulation results are closely similar to both the vehicle test result, As a result of hydromechanical transmission simulation, power circulation in 2nd and 3rd range is maximum 142% And power flow of mechanical part has the relationship with the effeciency of the vehicle and transmission.

• Journal of Drive and Control
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.19-27
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to suggest design criteria for the HMT (hydro-mechanical transmission) of a 55 kW-class agricultural tractor, develop a simulation model, and evaluate its performance such as axle rotational speed, tractor speed, and power transmission efficiency. In this study, the HMT comprised a compound planetary gear and a HSU (hydro-static unit), and the compound planetary gear comprised two planetary gear sets. The HMT has three gear stages, and the maximum tractor speed was selected as 40 km/h. The simulation time was set at 2736 hours considering the lifetime of the tractor, and the simulation was performed for each gear stage at the engine-rated power conditions. As a result of the simulation, the axle rotational speeds for each gear stage were 39, 77, and 158 rpm, respectively. The range of tractor speed for each gear stage were 1.05-10.22 km/h, 10.74-20.17 km/h, and 20.70-41.40 km/h, respectively. The APE (absolute percentage gear) for the tractor's maximum speed between target value and simulation results were 2.20%, 0.85%, and 3.50%, respectively. Also, the power transmission efficiency for each gear stage were 0-75%, 72-81%, and 69-81%, respectively. The simulation results for the power transmission efficiency of the HMT were similar with the results of the previous research. This was a basic study on the development of the HMT for an agricultural tractor. In future studies, it is necessary to develop a tractor platform and evaluate the performance. The comparison between the simulation model and the HMT tractor should be performed.