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==Future Gearbox Module== | |||
Figured out how to use the roller chain design accelerator in AutoDesk Inventor. Here's all the specs and calculations for the chain & sprockets I put on (The sprockets are the ones we already use, and the chain's now single instead of double.) | |||
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Image:GearBox4.jpg | |||
Image:GearBox5.jpg | |||
Image:GearBox6.jpg | |||
Image:GearBox7.jpg | |||
Image:GearBox8.jpg | |||
Image:GearBox9.jpg | |||
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[[File:Gearbox.skp]] | |||
==Chain and Sprocket Specs & Calculations== | |||
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Image:Chain&SprocketSpecs.jpg | |||
Image:ChainCalcs.jpg | |||
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==Benefits to the New Gearbox Design== | |||
The new box has the following benefits: | |||
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*The box is totally '''reversible''' in any orientation for the four wheels. | |||
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*The same motor sits '''adjacent''' to the drive shaft instead of in-line, making the box only '''20" long''' instead of 30" | |||
**This enables us to '''narrow the wheelbase considerably''' (which is definitely needed in order to fit the tractor safely on any trailer other than a semi). | |||
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*Still '''modular''' - you can use it in other applications as well. | |||
**Gives the option for '''expansion''' into narrower wheel-based vehicles (Such as the Car or MicroTrac) | |||
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*Allows for potential gear shifting & '''speedier movement''' if you want to add different size sprockets | |||
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*'''Stronger''' and shorter 3" drive shaft instead of 2" (Less likely to break) | |||
**This also means that using '''skid steering becomes a viable option''' again | |||
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*'''Easily serviceable''': | |||
**Both sides are open with '''plenty of lengthwise room''' to slip the motor, sprockets, and bearings out if needed. | |||
**Hydraulic motor inputs/outputs '''easily accessible'''. | |||
**Clamp is essentially just a large C Clamp with two long bolts. When removed, '''the whole box comes out'''. | |||
=Rear WheelBase= | =Rear WheelBase= | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 31 August 2013
Important Links
LifeTrac 6 Baseline Product Requirements
Collaborators' Logs
LifeTrac 6 Full Assembly
PowerCube
Module - Power Cube Product Development Board
Cab
Cab Design Requirements
Module - Cab Frame Product Development Board
Cab module Sketchup File
Hydraulic Valves Sketchup Files
Hydraulic Connections
Hydraulic Flow Schematic
Loader Arm Submodules
Module - Loader Arms Product Development Board
Auxiliary Mount Submodule
Quick Attach
Module - Bobcat Standard Quick Attach Product Development Board
Bobcat_Standard_Quick_Attach_for_LifeTrac
Front WheelBase
Wheel Mount
Quick Attach Wheel Module
Future Gearbox Module
Figured out how to use the roller chain design accelerator in AutoDesk Inventor. Here's all the specs and calculations for the chain & sprockets I put on (The sprockets are the ones we already use, and the chain's now single instead of double.)
Chain and Sprocket Specs & Calculations
Benefits to the New Gearbox Design
The new box has the following benefits:
- The box is totally reversible in any orientation for the four wheels.
- The same motor sits adjacent to the drive shaft instead of in-line, making the box only 20" long instead of 30"
- This enables us to narrow the wheelbase considerably (which is definitely needed in order to fit the tractor safely on any trailer other than a semi).
- Still modular - you can use it in other applications as well.
- Gives the option for expansion into narrower wheel-based vehicles (Such as the Car or MicroTrac)
- Allows for potential gear shifting & speedier movement if you want to add different size sprockets
- Stronger and shorter 3" drive shaft instead of 2" (Less likely to break)
- This also means that using skid steering becomes a viable option again
- Easily serviceable:
- Both sides are open with plenty of lengthwise room to slip the motor, sprockets, and bearings out if needed.
- Hydraulic motor inputs/outputs easily accessible.
- Clamp is essentially just a large C Clamp with two long bolts. When removed, the whole box comes out.
Rear WheelBase
Articulated Steering Pivot