ROBOT DRIVE UNIT FOR ROLLING ROAD VEHICLE TESTING
The low cost robot drive uses a gear shift lever actuator based upon linear pneumatic actuators accommodating a wide range of four and five speed gear box configurations. Clutch and throttle actuators are included within the package which is designed for ease of installation within a range of vehicles. A dedicated microprocessor based programmable logic controller (PLC) is preprogrammed with a range of sub routines relating to all anticipated gear changes. All setting up procedures are handled locally within the PLC facility that is integrated with a host computer controlling the overall test facility. The system is designed to meet the requirements of the US Federal Eleven Lap cycle (USEPA) for mileage accumulation testing of vehicles. The development provides a good example of successful University/Industry co-operation.
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Supplemental Notes:
- ISATA 83. Volume 2. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Electronics and Energy Saving in the Automotive Industries: Product and Process, Cologne, 19-23 September 1983.
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Corporate Authors:
Automotive Automotion Limited
42 Lloyd Park Avenue
Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey, EnglandFord Werke AG
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Authors:
- Jones, B
- Jones, P N
- White, S
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1983
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References;
- Pagination: p. 607-620
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Actuators; Microprocessors; Robots; Vehicle tests
- Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00393202
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 267
- Files: HSL, USDOT
- Created Date: Mar 29 1985 12:00AM