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Design and simulation of a mobile platform with a semi-active suspension for uneven terrain
 
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Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Fundamentals of Machine Design and Mechatronic Systems, Wroclaw, Poland
 
 
Submission date: 2023-11-14
 
 
Acceptance date: 2023-12-04
 
 
Online publication date: 2024-03-17
 
 
Publication date: 2014-04-30
 
 
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Michał Olinski   

Department of Fundamentals of Machine Design and Mechatronic Systems K61W10D07, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, ul. Ignacego Łukasiewicza 7/9, 50-371, Wrocław, Poland
 
 
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 2024;62(2):279-292
 
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The paper is focused on the design of a mobile wheeled platform able to move in uneven/ unstructured terrains and particularly intended for supporting the work in agriculture. An independent double wishbone suspension is chosen to obtain a light and compact structure. Furthermore, a semi-active suspension with magnetorheological dampers and the ability to change the track of wheels is proposed to minimize uncontrolled vertical movements of the platform. A dynamic model is formulated to carry out simulations including various obstacles and cases with constant/controlled damping coefficients. As a final result, a conceptual CAD model is built with selected motors and standardized parts.
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