Drive system: The drive system of a crawler vehicle is mainly composed of a drive wheel, a reducer and a track. The drive wheel is usually located at the front or rear of the vehicle, and the engine power is transmitted to the track through the reducer. There are transmission parts such as gears and chains inside the drive wheel to convert the power into the linear motion of the track.
Track structure: The track consists of many small gears and track shoes, which mesh with the gears inside the drive wheel, allowing the track to roll smoothly on the ground. There are usually track shoes made of rubber or other materials on both sides of the track to reduce the pressure on the ground and prevent the vehicle from sinking into the ground.
Steering mechanism: The crawler vehicle needs to realize the steering function during driving. The steering mechanism usually includes a set of independent drive wheels and sprocket systems, as well as a set of lateral rollers for controlling the movement of the track. The steering of the crawler vehicle can be achieved by controlling the speed of the drive wheel and sprocket.
Braking system: The crawler vehicle needs to have a certain braking ability to prevent loss of control on steep slopes and other terrains. The braking system usually includes components such as hydraulic brakes and brake pads, which can effectively stop the vehicle from moving.
Traveling principle: The walking principle of the crawler vehicle is to convert the engine power into driving force for the crawler to move smoothly on the ground through the coordinated work of components such as the drive wheel, crawler, tensioning device, steering mechanism and braking system. This walking method enables the crawler vehicle to have better trafficability and stability on various complex terrains.
