Research Article

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

Table 6

Constraints added to the virtual prototype of chassis braking system.

Constraint objectsConstraint typeConstraint quantity
Object 1Object 2

Chassis bodyFront axleFixed joint1
Mass substitute ballFixed joint1
Steering axle bodyRevolution joint1
Steering axle bodyCylinder bodyRevolution joint1
Steering pivotRevolution joint1
Left/Right steering knuckleRevolution joint2
Cylinder rodCylinder bodyTranslational joint1
Cylinder rodSteering pivotInline1
Steering pivotLeft/Right tie rod pairSpherical joint2
Left/Right tie rod pairLeft/Right pull armSpherical joint2
Left/Right pull armLeft/Right steering knuckleFixed joint2
Front wheelFront axleRevolution joint2
Rear wheelLeft/Right steering knuckleRevolution joint2
Left tie rodRight tie rodRevolution joint2
Front friction padFront axleTranslational joint4
Rear friction padLeft/Right steering knuckleTranslational joint4
Brake diskTireFixed joint4
RoadGroundFixed joint1

Total34