Numerical Simulation of the Power Shift Drive (PSD)-Axle in the Forklift
In this study, a new concept of power delivery system is developed. Power Shift Drive (PSD)-Axle vehicle modeling and dynamic movement analysis are performed by simulation. The dynamic vehicle model is constructed from data obtained from the derived equation, considering the specific characteristic of each part. The model is composed of a torque converter, a gear box, a differential, hub reduction and an engine, which is the power source of the 1st forward and reverse PSD-Axle, as the principle parts. By unifying the mathematical equation of each component, a mathematical model of the 1st forward gear is derived. The system dynamic model is created using Matlab/Simulink based on the mathematical model. Simulation is carried out using simulink to estimate the dynamic behavior of the PSD-Axle. Also, the dynamo test result is used to verify the reliability of the system dynamic model. This study can be used to establish the basic design concept for the forward and reverse PSD-Axle multi gear system.