Stability evaluation of gearbox for independent wheel drive under various driving mode

초록

Because the tram will be operated on public roadway to have frequent accelerations and decelerations (running and stopping), the operational stability of gearbox in independent-wheel-drive is as important as its performance and efficiency. This paper was aimed to evaluate temperature characteristics on housing made of aluminum alloy, and in lubricant oil of gearbox installed at independent wheel drive while the vehicle was running under various running mode (speed, climate condition). Based on the measured temperatures, operational stability of the gearbox was discussed in this paper.