This paper describes an experimental and theoretical approach to evaluate cycloid drive reducer efficiency. The tests are carried out on 7.5 kW two-disc cycloid drive with a gear ratio of 19. The torque and speed are measured on the input and output shaft. The efficiency is calculated based on the obtained results. The main goal of the second part of the study is to deduce equations of cycloid reducer in order to predict and analyze experimental results. In this way, the following points are set for the simulation: a working condition in which the input speed and the output load are imposed; then, the output speed is determined by the gear ratio, and finally, the input torque is obtained by solving the dynamic problem. A new model for cycloidal reducers is proposed. This model is based on kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies and a non-linear stiffness based on contact dynamics. The overall elasticity effects are all condensed between the input shaft and the cycloidal disk. The proposed model allows to predict the efficiency for several operational conditions and offer a drastic reduction of computational costs suitable for the optimization process.

The article discusses the prototype bus AMZ Kutno electrically driven. The aim of the project prototype electric powered bus was appointed a consortium consisting of AMZ Kutno and Department of Vehicles and Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering of Technical University of Lodz. As a subcontractor prototype solutions involved: for battery power BMZ Gliwice, and for the control system ENIKA Lodz. The prototype bus with complete drive system is an entirely polish construction. The paper presents assumptions for the construction of a prototype electric drive system. It describes the criteria for the selection of the engine. Was analysed the available parameters of electric motors. Adopted electric motor is discussed in detail in terms of its performance characteristics. Required performance characteristics of electric motor shown in figure. The considerations taken into account and the aspect of the selection of the inverter and the microprocessor control system control the amount of energy in batteries and supercapacitors, depending on the instantaneous energy demand and the expected driving performance. Was compared the parameters of available batteries and set them the necessary capacity. It has been specified parameters of adopted battery pack. Was described the role and selection of supercapacitors in energy recuperation system provided. The assumptions were supported by the necessary calculations.

A physical model of the diagnostic system used for the testing of automotive vehicle suspension defects together with the vehicle specimen tested has been presented in this paper. Moreover, results of computer simulation tests carried out with the use of the Working Model 3D software for one type of input oscillations of the vibratory platform have been shown and compared with experiment results. On these grounds, the model developed has been found suitable for further work on the problem of detection of defects in suspension systems of automotive vehicles.

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