THEORETICAL STUDIES USED AT A TOWING ASSEMBLY. PART II

Abstract

This paper contains experimental determinations for a complex coupling consisting of a towbar(flanges, screw-nut system, welding).It was proceeded first with the conception and design of all components but also the assembly and fastening system. The experimental determination was made on a MTS traction machine. It was determined experimentally the behavior of the towing assembly in compression conditions (braking). For the tests it was developed and used some different devices to fit the towing assembly on the traction machine table. Towing assembly contains also fastening elements by welding. Finally, it was done a comparison of theoretical and experimental results; further work will follow on some optimization of the components from the studied assembly.