The Performance of steering axle
- 1. Steering Function
- Flexible Steering: The steerable axle enables the vehicle to make smooth and precise steering maneuvers during operation. Through the action of the steering mechanism, the wheels can change their direction of travel according to the driver’s intentions, ensuring the vehicle’s maneuverability in different road conditions and curves.
- Steering Angle Range: With a certain steering angle limit to ensure the safety and stability of the vehicle. For example, the typical rear steering axle angle of a passenger car is around 30 – 40 degrees, while the steering angle of some special-purpose vehicles (such as forklifts) may be larger to meet their needs for operation in confined spaces.
- Load-bearing Capacity
- Supporting Vehicle Weight: It bears part of the vehicle’s weight, including the body, cargo, and passengers. Its load-bearing capacity depends on the design, materials, and structure of the steerable axle.
- Differences in Load-bearing Requirements for Different Types of Vehicles: Different types of vehicles have different requirements for the load-bearing capacity of the steerable axle. For example, the load-bearing capacity of a light passenger car is relatively small, usually ranging from several hundred kilograms to one ton; while the load-bearing capacity of a heavy truck steerable axle needs to be higher, possibly reaching several tons or even higher.
- Stability
- Maintaining Stable Operation: The steerable axle plays a critical role in maintaining the vehicle’s lateral stability during operation. It enables the vehicle to maintain its balance and reduce the risk of leaning and fishtailing during high-speed operation, turning, or encountering lateral forces (such as side wind or uneven road surface forces).
- Cooperating with Suspension System: It works together with the suspension system to achieve good stability through reasonable design and adjustment, so that the steering axle trailer can maintain good stability under different load and driving conditions. For example, a steerable axle with independent suspension can better adapt to road conditions and improve the vehicle’s stability of operation.
- Two: Application of Steerable Axle
- Passenger Car Field
- Improving D For example, the steering angle, load capacity, and lifting height of some special vehicles need to be specifically designed and adjusted according to actual conditions.