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- Title
REDESIGN AND WEIGHT OPTIMIZATION OF CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A MINI TRACTOR.
- Authors
NGWARATI, TENDAI TALENT; CHIKURUWO, M. N. H.; MHLANGA, SAMSON
- Abstract
Vibration is an ergonomic challenge for tractor drivers in Zimbabwe. A special mini tractor chassis suspension type for towing was designed, and diagrams of simulations of the chassis and suspension were included in this analysis. A design methodology was used that included tools such as reverse engineering, computer-aided engineering software, and finite element analysis. Finite Element Analysis was used to determine the forces that can be attained by the chassis. Material selection was included, and a selected material simulation was performed, which showed favourable results. The chassis is the major component where the engine, gearbox, and all other controls are mounted. The results presented are the structural characteristics of a modern mini tractor chassis attached to suspension leaf springs. Von Mises using Invertor Computer Aided Design (CAD) software was performed to identify critical regions and obtain design modification.
- Subjects
VIBRATION (Mechanics); FINITE element method; COMPUTER-aided design; GEARBOXES; ENGINEERING software
- Publication
i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 2022, Vol 12, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
2230-9055
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.26634/jme.12.4.18762