Finite Element Analysis and Structure Design for Chassis of Aircraft Towbarless Tractor

Abstract:

Aircraft tow-tractor is one of the absolutely necessary ground support equipments (GSE) in the airport. The chassis is the framework on which the body and working parts of the tow-tractor, what plays a significant role in a entire vehicle design. The endurance and rigidity of the chassis have a direct influence on the reliability and practicability. In this paper, a simplified model is established for the carriage of aircraft towbarless tractor on the three-dimensional modeling platform--Proe5.0, and then mechanical finite element analysis are proceeding by Ansys12.0. The results show that the chassis model is of a appropriate structure and the design coincides with actual requirements, the Stress Concentration at the joint between carriage and wheel-grip mechanism has been reduced substantially. All trial results have laid a foundation for future design of the entire tractor.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 328-330)
• Pages: 690-694
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.328-330.690
• Online since: September 2011
• Authors: Zhi Wei Xing, Yong Lv, Jun Hui Li
• Keywords: Aircraft Towbarless Tractor, Chassis Model, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

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