WO2016161527A1 - Système d'amortissement progressif pour un système de chenille - Google Patents

Système d'amortissement progressif pour un système de chenille Download PDF

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WO2016161527A1
WO2016161527A1 PCT/CA2016/050418 CA2016050418W WO2016161527A1 WO 2016161527 A1 WO2016161527 A1 WO 2016161527A1 CA 2016050418 W CA2016050418 W CA 2016050418W WO 2016161527 A1 WO2016161527 A1 WO 2016161527A1
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Yves SAUVAGEAU
Jonathan PELLERIN
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Soucy International Inc.
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Priority to US15/784,024 priority patent/US10526027B2/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D55/00—Endless track vehicles
    • B62D55/08—Endless track units; Parts thereof
    • B62D55/104—Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames
    • B62D55/112—Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames with fluid springs, e.g. hydraulic pneumatic
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G17/00—Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load
    • B60G17/06—Characteristics of dampers, e.g. mechanical dampers
    • B60G17/08—Characteristics of fluid dampers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2300/00—Indexing codes relating to the type of vehicle
    • B60G2300/32—Track vehicles

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  • the present invention generally relates to track systems for vehicle and machinery in agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and powersport which uses suspension having damping capabilities. More particularly, the present invention may also relate to track systems and traction assemblies which comprise a progressive damping system.
  • Traction and flotation have always been important issues with farming and construction vehicles. Having a vehicle mounted on track systems assures lower ground pressure, better traction and better use of the available power. This is particularly important when the vehicle is operated on soft ground condition or when increased traction effort is required.
  • One of the challenges of track systems is to provide a smooth ride to the operator without regard to the parameters of the vehicle, such as the load.
  • the track assembly comprises a sprocket, an optional final drive, an optional one piece main frame, an optional front split frame, an optional rear split frame, at least one secondary pivoting assembly, at least one idler wheel, a plurality of sets of support wheels, at least one shock absorber, a spring, such as but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic springs, a track band, frame components, etc.
  • the track assembly comprising these components is assembled in particular configurations for the track assembly as a whole to minimize the vibration that are communicated through the assembly to the vehicle and accordingly to the vehicle operator.
  • One aspect of the present invention is to maintain a constant level of comfort and performance as the load of the agriculture machinery varies during normal working conditions.
  • a progressive or different steps damping rate with or without progressive spring are used to maintain suspension performance under different load conditions. Accordingly, a proper damping ratio can be achieved across all cylinder stroke.
  • the damping rate equals can be calculated using an appropriate equation.
  • This invention allows using a complete passive system on a track vehicle and having a near optimum damping value, without any intervention of the vehicle operator or electric automate or any connection between vehicle and track system to adjust the damping value.
  • This can also works with semi-active and active suspension system. Only the stroke position adjusts the damping value.
  • the damping value change could be made, for example, by adding progressive groove opening onto cylinder surface to restrict/unrestrict hydraulic flow.
  • step increments damping value change or by using solenoid valves to control the flow of fluid escaping from the cylinder. This would not give a constant damping ratio over the stroke but would have the advantage to respect a damping ratio range.
  • a step adjusting could be made, as an example, by using different oil tubing having a different volume so that each tube that can be closed or opened depending of cylinder stroke position.
  • a track system for a vehicle comprising a drive wheel configured to be mounted to the vehicle, a support frame comprising a damping system, the damping system being adapted to provide a damping value dynamically varying as a function of load applied on the track system, front and rear idler wheels pivotally mounted to the support frame, road wheels pivotally mounted to the support frame and an endless track disposed about the drive wheel, the front and rear idler wheels, and the road wheels, the endless track defining an overall perimeter of the track system.
  • the track system as described herein above further comprises a damping system being fluid-based, the damping system comprising a reservoir fluidly connected to a damping element, the damping system being configured to vary the flow of fluid between the damping element and the reservoir as a function of the load applied on the damping element.
  • the damping element comprises a hollow portion having a closed end and being fluidly connected to the reservoir; a piston, the piston being adapted to slidingly move inside the hollow portion. As the piston slidingly moves inside the hollow piece toward the closed end, fluid is pushed from the hollow piece to the reservoir, and flow of fluid circulating between the hollow piece and the reservoir is reduced thereby increasing a damping force.
  • the damping system may further comprises a plurality of fluid connectors, the plurality of fluid connectors being fluidly connected between the hollow portion and the reservoir, the plurality of fluid connectors defining a flow circulating area, wherein the flow circulating area is reduced thereby increasing a damping force when the piston moves towards the closed end of the cylinder.
  • the flow of fluid of each one of the plurality of pipes may be successively reduced by the piston as the piston moves towards the closed end of the hollow portion.
  • the damping system may further comprises a controller configured to receive a signal from the mean for measuring position of the piston and/or to send a control signal to the active fluid flow control mean based on the received signal from the mean for measuring position of the piston.
  • the control signal may allow the active fluid flow control mean to block or limit the flow of fluid between the hollow portion and the reservoir.
  • the mean for measuring position of the piston may a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) and/or may be integrated to the hollow portion.
  • LVDT linear variable differential transformer
  • the invention is further directed to a method for varying the damping value of a damping system of a track system, the method comprising varying the flow of a fluid between a hollow portion of a suspension element and a reservoir in relation to movement of a piston within the hollow portion to provide a damping value dynamically varying as a function of load applied on the track system.
  • the method may further comprise reducing the flow of the fluid as load increases on the track system and/or increasing the flow of the fluid as load decreases on the track system.
  • the method may further comprise measuring the position of the piston in relation to length of the hollow portion and/or modifying the flow of the fluid based on the measured position of the piston.
  • the method may further comprise communicating a control signal to an active fluid flow control mean configured to vary the flow based on the control signal.
  • the method may further comprise communicating the measured position to a controller configured to communicate the control signal to the active fluid flow control mean.
  • the method may further comprises controlling one or more solenoid valves to vary the flow of fluid between the cylinder and the reservoir.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of a track assembly having a split frame comprising a damping system in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a side perspective view of a track assembly comprising a variable damping system.
  • Figure 3 is an exemplary diagram of cylinder stroke position values in relation to ideal damping value for specific conditions and/or specific vehicle .
  • Figures 4a to 4d illustrate the different position of a piston or plunger within a cylinder as load is increased on the damping system.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a damping system for a track system using solenoid valves for varying the damping value of the damping system of a track system.
  • Figure 6 is an exemplary diagram of cylinder stroke position values in relation to cylinder load for specific conditions and/or specific vehicle.
  • Figure 7 is an exemplary diagram of cylinder stroke position values in relation to accumulator spring rate for specific conditions and/or specific vehicle.
  • Figure 8 is a diagram of cylinder stroke position values in relation to ideal damping value respecting a damping rate range.
  • Figure 9 is an illustration of an embodiment using a proportional valve for varying the damping value of the damping system of a track system.
  • Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a damping system having multiple flow path along a hollow portion to vary damping value as load is increased/decreased on the damping system.
  • an exemplary track system 1 (a.k.a. track assembly) is shown.
  • the track system 1 is well adapted for an agricultural vehicle such as a tractor, a harvester or any utility cart or trailer. Still, the track system 1 could be mounted to other types of vehicles such as, but not limited to, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), utility-terrain vehicles (UTV), side-by- side vehicles (SSV), and other similar vehicles.
  • ATV all-terrain vehicle
  • UUV utility-terrain vehicles
  • SSV side-by- side vehicles
  • the vehicle may be used for different purposes, including agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and powersport.
  • the track system 1 typically comprises a sprocket wheel (not shown) configured to be mounted to the wheel axle or hub (not shown) of a vehicle such as an harvester (not shown), a support frame 16 and 18, at least two idler wheels 28, and an endless traction band 14 disposed around the sprocket wheel and the support frame 16 and 18.
  • the sprocket wheel 12 generally comprises a plurality of generally evenly spaced sprocket teeth 13 located at the periphery thereof.
  • the sprocket teeth 13 are configured to drivingly engage the drive lugs of the traction band 14.
  • the sprocket wheel 12 typically comprises a circular disk having formed therein first circularly disposed apertures configured to reflect the bolt pattern of the final drive 10 or, in other embodiments, of the vehicle axle/hub 5 such as to receive the mounting bolts thereof, and second circularly disposed apertures configured to receive the fastening bolts of the sprocket wheel 12 and of the flange of the shaft which will be described in more details below.
  • Other configuration of the sprocket wheel may be used.
  • the sprocket wheel 12 could be unitary or the sprocket wheel 12 could have more than two sections.
  • the disk could be unitary with the sprocket wheel 12 or could even be omitted.
  • the support frame 16 and 18 comprises two portions, a front split frame 16 and a rear split frame 18 such as, but not limited to, a track system as disclosed in the patent application published under no. WO 2016/049760.
  • the front split frame 16 and the rear split frame 18 are pivotably coupled using a damper system or suspension element 22, such as a shock or absorbing cylinder.
  • the damper system 22 absorbs the vibrations undergone by the track system 1 and provides progressive dampening based on the level of retraction or expansion of the damping system. Such progressive dampening allows the track system to dynamically adapt to variation of the load of the harvester or vehicle.
  • the progressive or variable damping system aims at generally maintaining the performance or comfort of the track system even if the load varies.
  • the damping system or suspension element 22 may further comprise a spring, such as a coil spring, to modulate the rebound of the damping system with or without using a hydraulic accumulator or reservoir.
  • the present embodiment allows the configuration of the support frame 16 and 18 of the track system 1 to adapt to the current load conditions of the vehicle.
  • each split frame portion 16 and 18 is connected to the other by the variable damper system 22.
  • the variable damper system 22 is adapted to control and/or at least to limit the rotational movement between both split frame portions 16 and 18 and is adapted to restore the default positions of the split frames 16 and 18.
  • variable damper component allows to dynamically adapt the parameters of the suspension system as a function of the force absorbed by the track system.
  • the said force may be transmitted to the track system 1 by a variation or imperfection of the terrain, by a cart or trailer attached to the vehicle or when grain or other material is added or removed on the vehicle during operation, such as grain harvested by an harvester during operations.
  • the suspension component is configured to react to a change of the initial conditions, such as the change of the load or to the track system hitting an obstacle.
  • Such reaction comprises directly or instantly varying the damping value of the suspension system according to the current level of compression of the suspension element.
  • the damping value of the suspension system shall increases as the compression of the suspension element increases.
  • an exemplary diagram presents ideal required damping value as a function of the stroke position of the piston with regard to the cylinder (mm) of a suspension element.
  • a track system comprising a suspension system in accordance with the present disclosure aims at having progressive damping characteristics being as closer as possible to the ideal damping value as shown in Fig. 3 for a damping rate of 0.4.
  • the required/ideal damping rate must be calculated for specific vehicles or terrain profile and/or conditions.
  • the damping rate may be calculated according to the following equation:
  • the dynamic variable damping system may be configured as a passive system. Such configuration allows the system to adapt dynamically or in real-time without any intervention by the vehicle operator, without any usage of an electric automate or without any communication means transferring the damping value between the vehicle and track system 1.
  • the damping system 40 of such an embodiment generally comprises a hydraulic suspension element 46.
  • the hydraulic suspension element generally comprises a plunger 41 adapted to sealingly or hermetically move within the interior portion 43 of a cylinder 42.
  • the interior portion 43 is configured to comprise an open end and a closed end.
  • the plunger 41 is inserted through the open end.
  • any other type of hydraulic suspension element known to one skilled in the art may be used without departing from the principles of the present disclosure.
  • the interior portion 43 is fluidly connected to a reservoir 45 or accumulator containing a liquid fluid, such as oil, and a compressible gas fluid, such as nitrogen (N 2 ) through a plurality of fluid paths or links 44a to 44c.
  • the reservoir 45 typically acts as a spring in the damping system.
  • the present embodiment uses three fluid paths, however it shall be understood that the number of fluid paths 44a to 44c shall be adapted in relation to the desired granularity in the variation of the damping.
  • the plunger 41 moves toward the closed end of the interior portion 43, as shown in Fig. 4A.
  • the displacement of the plunger 41 pushes the liquid fluid up to the reservoir 45 using the three fluid paths 44a to 44c.
  • the damping value remains low as the pressure required to push the plunger 41 is low.
  • the plunger 41 As more load is applied to the suspension, the plunger 41 further moves toward the closed end of the interior portion 43, as shown in Fig. 4B. At this point, the plunger 41 blocks or limits the passage of liquid fluid in the first fluid path 44a.
  • the required pressure to further move the plunger at a given velocity is increased as only two fluid paths remain to push the liquid fluid up to the reservoir 45 and the volume of liquid fluid in the reservoir is increased. As a consequence, the damping value is increased as the pressure required to push the plunger 41 is increased.
  • the plunger 41 As additional load or force is applied to the suspension, the plunger 41 further moves toward the closed end of the interior portion 43, as shown in Fig. 4C. At this point, the plunger 41 blocks the passage of liquid fluid in the first and second fluid path 44a and 44b.
  • the required pressure to further move the plunger at a given velocity is increased as only one fluid path remains available to push the liquid fluid up to the reservoir 45 and as the volume of liquid fluid in the reservoir is increased.
  • the damping value is further increased as the pressure required to push the plunger 41 is further increased.
  • the plunger 41 As maximal load or force is applied to the suspension, the plunger 41 further moves toward the closed end of the interior portion 43, as shown in Fig. 4D. At this point, the plunger 41 may partially block the passage of liquid fluid of the third fluid path 44c. The required pressure to further move the plunger is increased to a maximum as limited volume of fluid may be pushed through the third fluid path 4c up to the reservoir 45 and as the volume of liquid fluid in the reservoir is increased. As a consequence, the damping value reaches a maximal value for this configuration as the liquid fluid may not be further compressed and thus the movement of the plunger 41 is nearly stopped.
  • the damping system may comprises a double action cylinder (not shown) fluidly connected to a reservoir/accumulator to further vary the damping value.
  • the double action cylinder is configured as fluids applies pressures on both sides of the piston.
  • the cylinder comprises a least two fluid paths/connectors fluidly connected to the reservoir and may be fluidly connected to each other.
  • the damping system 50 may use an active or semi-active system to progressively vary the damping value of the suspension of a track system.
  • a plurality of solenoid valves 54a to 54d may be used in conjunction with an electronic controller.
  • four (4) solenoid valves 54a to 54b are used.
  • any number of solenoid valves 54a to 54d could be used to adapt the variation or the granularity of the variation of the damping value.
  • the solenoid valves 54a to 54d control the flow of fluid going through fluid paths or cable 59.
  • the solenoid valves 54a to 54d may be disposed along the cylinder 52 or be remote with regard to the cylinder 52 of the suspension element 60.
  • the solenoid valves 54a to 54d allow liquid fluid to flow up to a reservoir or accumulator 55.
  • the solenoid valves 54a to 54d block liquid fluid to flow up to a reservoir or accumulator 55.
  • the different solenoid valves could be configured to partially open in order to increase the granularity of the variation of the damping value. Such increase of granularity may be obtained by using low debit valve such as needle valve 58.
  • at least one solenoid valve 54a to 54d shall remain in an open state, or in a partially open state, to ensure a minimal flow of fluid within the system in order to prevent damages to the suspension system 60.
  • an interior portion 53 of the cylinder 52 is fluidly connected to the reservoir 55 through a fluid path 59.
  • the reservoir 55 contains a liquid fluid, such as oil, and a compressible gas fluid, such as nitrogen (N 2 ) through a plurality of fluid paths or links 59.
  • the reservoir 45 typically acts as a spring in the damping system.
  • the position of the plunger 51 is evaluated using any mechanism located within or outside the cylinder 52 to measure the stroke position, such as limit switches, sensors, electrically conductive resins or varnishes or, as shown in Fig. 5, a digital rule 57 integrated or not within the cylinder 52.
  • Such digital rule 57 is known in the art as a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT).
  • the stroke position is communicated to a controller 56 configured to send a signal to one or more of the solenoid valves 54a to 54d to be controlled, such as opening or closing the solenoid valves 54a to 54d, in order to control the volume of the fluid path 59 to the reservoir 55.
  • the reduced volume of the fluid path 59 increases the damping value or resistance of the suspension element 46 as the required force for pushing the liquid in the reservoir 55 must be increased at a given velocity of the plunger 51.
  • the damping value is progressively increased as the volume of liquid fluid which may be pushed in the reservoir 55 is limited or reduced.
  • the plunger 51 moves toward the closed end of the cylinder 52.
  • at least one of the solenoid valves 54a to 54d must be opened in order to limit the movement of the plunger only to the minimum compression of the liquid. At this point, the damping value is maximal.
  • needle valves 58 may be added between the solenoid valves 54a to 54d and the reservoir 55 to manually restrict the flow of fluid in the fluid path 59.
  • Such valves 58 may be installed between the reservoir 55 and the solenoid valves 54a to 54d or between the solenoid valves 54a to 54d and the interior chamber 53.
  • Such variation of the fluid flow or debit by needle valves 58 is generally preset or adapted to a specific vehicle or specific conditions of use of a vehicle.
  • a LVDT 57 is installed on the cylinder 52 to measure or identify the position of the plunger 51 within the interior cavity 53 of the cylinder 52.
  • the controller 56 is configured to receive a signal from the LVDT 57 indicating the position of the plunger 51 within the cylinder 52.
  • the controller 56 is further configured to send a signal to the proportional valve 61 to let a specific flow of fluid based on the position of the plunger 51.
  • the proportional valve 61 controls the flow of fluid between the interior cavity 53 of the cylinder 52 and the reservoir 55, thus changing the damping value as the plunger 51 moves within the cylinder 52.
  • valve or mean which provides infinitely adjustable flow volumes could be used instead of the proportional valve 61 without departing from the principles of the present invention.
  • Such mean to provide infinitely adjustable flow volumes may further comprise any mechanical valve closing/opening with regard to the position of the piston/plunger 51 and/or of the pressure of the compression chamber of the cylinder 52.
  • the opening/closing of the proportional valve 61 is controlled in order to provide a damping value varying as a function of the position of the plunger 51.
  • the damping value of the suspension system shall tend to respect the theoretical function as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the opening/closing of the proportional valve 61 may be controlled differently based on the direction of the plunger 51 and/or the position of the plunger 51.
  • predetermined scenarios could be programmed in the controller in order to dynamically vary the damping value of the suspension system based on the identification of different conditions of the position and/or direction of the plunger.
  • the suspension system 70 comprises a plunger 51 configured to move within the cavity 53 of the cylinder 52.
  • different flow paths allow the variation of the damping value of the suspension element 70 by varying the flow of fluid between the cylinder 52 and the reservoir 55 based on the position of the plunger 51.
  • a mean for regulating the flow of the fluid within one or more fluid paths 58 is connected between the cylinder 52 and the reservoir 55.
  • such mean 58 is embodied as a needle valve.
  • Such mean 58 is configured for specific conditions of operations and aims fine-tuning or configuring the resulting damping value for a specific load.
  • the damping rate the damping rate may be optimized by measuring generated vibration based on the specific conditions of operation, the type of vehicle, the profile of the terrain or any other conditions of operation. Accordingly, the stroke position may be changed in order to obtain a specific damping value.
  • the damping ratio would be variable as a function of the stroke position but would remain within an acceptable damping ratio range.
  • the damping ratio may be changed by using more than one oil reservoir configured to store the oil exiting the damper system cylinder.
  • the debit to such oil reservoirs may be controlled by valves or any other system allowing the closing and opening of the oil reservoir.
  • the status (open or close) of the valves shall be configured to depend on the cylinder 22 stroke position (see Figure 8 for the typical damping ratio values as a function of the cylinder stroke position of such an embodiment).
  • variable damping system for a track system may function on a variety of different track system as long as suspension elements are used to reduce vibration and to increase traction efficiency of the track.
  • the variable damping system for a track system could be installed on a split frame track system as shown in Fig. 1 to 2 but could be adapted to be installed on other frame designs, such as the design disclosed in the US patent no. 5,452, 949 may be used.
  • Other embodiments could also be configured for various frame assemblies without departing from the principles of the present invention.

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La présente invention concerne d'une manière générale un véhicule et des machines dans l'agriculture, la construction, la sylviculture, l'exploitation minière et les sports mécaniques. Elle concerne également, d'une manière générale, des systèmes de chenille et des ensembles de traction utilisés avec de tels véhicules. Le système de chenille comprend une roue motrice et une pluralité de roues folles montées sur un bâti de support. Au moins l'une de la pluralité de roues est montée de manière fonctionnelle sur le bâti de support par l'intermédiaire d'un système d'amortissement apte à délivrer une valeur d'amortissement variant de manière dynamique en fonction de la charge appliquée. Les systèmes de chenille ne bénéficient pas de l'amortissement produit par la couche d'air dans les pneus. A cet effet, la présente invention porte sur un système d'amortissement, lequel système vise à surmonter cet inconvénient par le fait de produire une conduite sans à-coups pour des véhicules à chenilles. Le système d'amortissement comprend un cylindre relié vis-à-vis des fluides à un réservoir. Le taux d'amortissement est amené à varier par la variation d'une surface de circulation d'écoulement entre le cylindre et le réservoir.
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