Abstract:The self-alignment of independently rotating wheels (IRWs) with inverse tread conicity cannot be realized simply by using a nonlinear concave wheel profile. A novel wheel profile design method is proposed to solve this problem that is based on the static guidance characteristic of a single isolated wheelset. The procedure is based on a desired lateral geometric force function with respect to the lateral displacement of IRWs with inverse tread conicity. The method focuses on the trajectory of the center of grav… Show more
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