MANATEC JUMBO HCV, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Ref.: MEL-WA(3D HCV) - OM Ver.1.7
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5.13. LOCK ANGLE
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LOCK ANGLE is the angle measured in degrees by which the front wheels of a vehicle
move to the extreme left or right from the straight ahead position when steered.
Left wheel Lock Angle : The maximum degrees to which the left front wheel can
(Internal)
turn when the wheels are steered to the left side.
Left wheel Lock Angle : The angle turned by left wheel when the right wheel is
(External)
steered to max. right is called Lock Angle External (Left).
Right wheel Lock Angle : The maximum degrees to which the right front wheels can
(Internal)
turn when the wheels are steered to the right side.
Right wheel Lock Angle : The angle turned by right wheel when the left wheel is
(External)
steered to max. left is called Lock Angle External (Right).
Lock angles for the right and left side are controlled by stoppers provided on both
sides. Lock angle also determines the minimum turning radius of a vehicle.
The Lock angle varies from 35º to 42º depending upon the make of the vehicle. The
Lock angles may get disturbed due to the following factors:
i.
When Steering linkages are bent due to the vehicle meeting with any accident.
ii. Improper adjustments of stoppers.
Iii. Incorrect setting of steering rack, pitman arm and tie rod lengths.
Lock angles are measured to ensure that the front wheels turn equally on both sides
(right & left) as per manufacturer‟s specification.