Open jurra opened 6 years ago
After a discussion with @polemidis we decided to make some force calculations first and then dive into FEA.
Inputs for the calculations:
After using the grapple for a while I realized that there is no need for that calculation. The reason is that the tine is never in such angle as the analysis shows. Even though when I tried it for testing reasons, the bump is absorbed by the tractor.
However there is analysis needed on the closing action of the lids. If the grapple is uneven loaded, when the cylinder pushes the lid it deforms. I have not pushed it to the limit but I am not sure that the lid will hold.
I collect the comments from the chat discussions, to then document better the issue: