Design Optimization of Tractor Clutch Mechanism Systems by Using Feasible Direction Method

In order to optimize an agricultural tractor clutch mechanism system, its structural static and kinematic mechanism were analyzed. The operating force of the mechanical tractor clutch system is currently not appropriate to drive comfortably. So it is needed to reduce the clutch operating force by ap...

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Published inJournal of Biosystems Engineering Vol. 35; no. 5
Main Authors Cho, H.K., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, Kim, K.W., Foundation of Agri. Tech. Commercialization and Transfer, Suwon, Republic of Korea, Lee, I.B., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 01.10.2010
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Feasible direction method
Optimization
TRACTEUR
Tractor clutch
TRACTORES
TRACTORS
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Summary:In order to optimize an agricultural tractor clutch mechanism system, its structural static and kinematic mechanism were analyzed. The operating force of the mechanical tractor clutch system is currently not appropriate to drive comfortably. So it is needed to reduce the clutch operating force by applying advanced engineering design techniques. In the present study, an optimization technology is applied to the design of tractor clutch systems to reduce the operating force. As a result of the optimization using 2 link-angles and 1 link-length which are the main design variables of the clutch linkage system, the maximum pushing force of the maximum clutch pedal was found 182.8N, 14% decreased compared to the existing clutch system. The effectiveness of the optimum design is certified by menas of an experiment.
Bibliography:2011004213
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ISSN:1738-1266