System and method for load balancing in a tandem wheel arrangement
US8016068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/411
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tandem drive arrangement includes one or more independently driven wheels (118) that are arranged in a tandem configuration along a beam (120). The beam (120) is rotatably connected to a frame (102) of a machine (100). The tandem drive arrangement further includes an actuator (206) operating to selectively impart a rotating moment to the beam (102). The rotating moment tends to rotate the beam (120) in one direction and counteracts a torque imbalance resulting from operation of motors (128) rotating one or more independently driven wheels (118) connected to the beam (120).
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