Transcript M915 - Palletized Loading System Demonstrator 11 June 2003 Mr. Jeffrey Kozierowski National Automotive Center Tank-Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center Committed to Excellence.

M915 - Palletized Loading
System Demonstrator
11 June 2003
Mr. Jeffrey Kozierowski
National Automotive Center
Tank-Automotive Research, Development &
Engineering Center
Committed to Excellence
Outline
•The 915 Family of Vehicles
•New Technologies
•Permo-Drive RDS
•Questions
The 915 FOV
•Why this vehicle?
•6 mpg Cruising
•917 Dump Truck
•Stop and Go Drive Cycle
New Technologies
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Electronic Braking System (EBS)
Air Dryer
LED Headlights/Taillights
Steerable Rear Axles
Exhaust Vibration Balancer
EBS
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Uses electronics to control braking system
Reduces number of components
Detects brake wear
Shortens stopping
distance
Air Dryer
• Protects braking system from moisture and
contamination
• Weighs 11 pounds
• Water absorption
• High reliability
LED
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Low heat, High efficiency
Vibration sensitivity
Multi-Color capability
Covert communication
Used on ST II
All Steer
• Improves maneuverability
• Automated, user operated
• Improves turning
radius by 30%
Exhaust Vibration Balancer
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Balances vibration, torque and road shock
Reduces fuel consumption
Reduces failure
Increases durability
Operation
Key Components
Axial Piston/Pump Regenerative Drive System
Accumulator(s)
Oil Reservoir
Piping/Plumbing
Electronics and Wiring
FMTV Deceleration Comparison:
RDS vs Exhaust Brakes at GVM (33,686lbs)
Speed
35
(MPH)
Engine Resistance
Exhaust Brake
RDS
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
200
400
600
800
Distance
1000
(Feet)
1200
FMTV: Dash Comparison
at GVM (33,686lbs)
Speed
(MPH)
40
35
30
25
20
15
Engine Only
RDS
10
5
0
5
10
15
Time
20
(Seconds)
25
Class VI Regenerative Drive System
Continuous Drive Shaft
Inline Design
Operating
Pressure 5000psi
Digitally Controlled
Retrofitable
Why Hydraulic?
High Power Density
High Energy Flow – Not Temperature or Chemically Limited
Efficient Charging & Discharging
Reliable Performance Over a Wide Range of
Operating & Climatic Conditions
Minimal Routine Maintenance
Why Hydraulic?
Readily Available Spare Parts
Hoses
Oil
Filters
Fittings
Robust Components
Mature Technology
Excellent ROI
Retrofitable
Braking Through the Barriers
Introducing
Regenerative Drive System
Class VI
Braking Through the Barriers
Class VI Regenerative Drive System
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:
Target Weight:
330lbs
Power:
340Hp
Torque:
Size (L x W x H):
995lb/ft
18” x 9½” x 12”
Prototype Availability:
4th Qtr 2003
Production Availability:
2nd Qtr 2005
Braking Through the Barriers
Summary
Simple Design & Installation
Robust Performance
Available Technology
Substantial ROI
Better Fuel Economy
Reduced Maintenance
Retrofitable
Lower Emissions
Braking Through the Barriers
Special Thanks to:
National Automotive Center