Abstract:

The kinematics of three-wheeled vehicles is considered and the turning characteristics are given when using various configurations of the turning mechanism. It is shown that the use of such a design as an "articulated frame" is optimal for special-purpose vehicles moving at limited speeds in the area of industrial enterprises. It has been established that with such a scheme it is possible to achieve good maneuverability and small turning radii. A technique and a numerical example for calculating the design parameters of a threewheeled electric transport are given.

Keywords: three-wheeled vehicle, turning mechanism, electric mobile