Based on Topology Optimization Method the Cab Mount Bracket Lightweight Design

Abstract:

Abstract. Truck cab mounting bracket is one of very important connecting elements. With the aid of Hyper Works software topology optimization and shape optimization techniques, the article elaborates that after realizing the cab mount bracket, the suspension support reduces weight leading to optimization design of the process. Meanwhile, it unifies the actual stress situation which has made the finite element validation comparison analysis comparing traditional optimization with the topology optimization design. The final results indicate that after weight loss optimized stent significantly reduce stress and the stress distribution is evener. Also, the relatively primary structure quality has obvious reduction which could satisfy the product the operational performance and the foundry technique performance requirement.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 152-154)
• Pages: 1292-1297
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.152-154.1292
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Xin Li, Li Wang
• Keywords: Cab Mounting Bracket, Finite Analysis, Rear Suspended Bracket, Shape Optimization, Structure Design, Topology Optimization

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