Comprehensive Modernization of the Chassis of a Two-Link Tracked Transporter

Abstract

The article considers the issue of modernization of the chassis of a two-link tracked transporter by applying the electromechanical drive sections. As a prototype was selected the chassis of the tracked transporters of the DT series with a mechanical transmission, which are produced serial in the Russian Federation. The proposed hybrid power installation concept can be classified as a “parallel-successive” hybrid. The relevance of the concept is determined by the expectation of operational advantages (increase of reliability, maneuverability, controllability, cross-country ability and traction-dynamic properties of the chassis and economy), which will allow to integrate such chassis into transport systems of regions with poorly developed road network infrastructure and will allow to distribution it on difficult terrain. The proposed set of modernization measures allows us to maintain the possibility of using two-link tracked transporter on soils with low bearing capacity, on off-highway, in the climatic conditions of the Far East, Far North, Arctic and Antarctic. Modernization can be carried out in the factory using components produced in the Russian Federation and technologies developed by Russian industry. The proposed design changes expand the operational capabilities of the machine without a significant increase in mass. Technical solutions are applicable when creating multilink machines.