Braking Efficiency and Stability of Chassis Braking System of Combine Harvester: The Theoretical Derivation and Virtual Prototype Simulation

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Structural diagram of (a) the chassis braking system and (b) the disc brake of the combine harvester.

(a) Structural diagram of the chassis braking system of the combine harvester, with 1. brake pedal; 2. brake arm; 3. master oil storage tank; 4. assistant oil storage tank; 5. double-chamber brake master cylinder; 6. braking line; 7. external brake caliper body; 8. rear brake disc; 9. friction pad; 10. internal brake caliper body; 11. rear wheel cylinder; 12. six-way valve; 13. front brake disc; 14. brake push rod (plate); 15. front wheel cylinder.

(b) Structural diagram of the combine harvester’s disc brake, with 1. brake disc; 2. fastening bolt I; 3. fastening bolt II; 4. brake caliper body; 5. piston; 6. brake base plate; 7. brake push plate; 8. friction pad; 9. guide rod; and 10. return spring.