This paper introduces an alternative approach to the camber angle measurement for vehicle wheel alignment. Instead of current commercial approaches that apply computation vision techniques, this study aims at realizing a micro-control-unit (MCU)-based camber inspection system with a 3-axis accelerometer. We analyze the precision of the inspection system for the axis misalignments of the acceler...

A theoretical analysis of slab motion during camber evolution in unrestricted horizontal rolling is presented. The analysis shows that a linear relationship exists between centre-line deviation (CLD) curvature and outgoing camber, which is a function of ingoing and outgoing slab thickness and ingoing slab camber. An experimental study, undertaken during commercial rolling at the hot stripmill i...

In most studies, braking of vehicle in a straight path has been considered. When vehicle moves in a curved path, the effect of camber angle and fork angle should be considered. The variable camber angle assists braking in a curved road but the turning radius of vehicle changes due to varying camber angle and fork angle. The antilock braking system (ABS) is used for enhancing vehicle directional...

The wheel camber of a wheelchair is a significant parameter that must be taken into account in the search for optimal regulation of a wheelchair. This study examined the effects of different rear-wheel camber (9 degrees , 12 degrees and 15 degrees )-today used mainly in the handibasket championship-on the various kinetic and kinematic parameters of the propulsion cycle. Eight males, all players...

BACKGROUND The rear-wheel camber, defined as the inclination of the rear wheels, is usually used in wheelchair sports, but it is becoming increasingly employed in daily propulsion. Although the rear-wheel camber can increase stability, it alters physiological performance during propulsion. The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of rear-wheel cambers on temporal-spatial parameter...

A model insect wing is described in which spars of corrugated membrane which incorporate stiffening veins branch serially from a V-section leading edge spar. The mechanical behaviour of this model is analysed. The open, corrugated spars possess great resistance to bending, but are compliant in torsion. Torsion of the leading edge spar will result in torsion and relative movement of the rear spa...

The objective of this study was to determine whether energy costs differed between 0 degrees , 3 degrees , and 6 degrees of camber during steady state overground wheeling. Three subject groups were examined: experienced wheelchair users with disabilities (thoracic lesion level 6 and below), nondisabled individuals with manual wheeling experience, and nondisabled individuals with no manual wheel...

In recent years, the conversion of vehicles to electric power has been accelerating, and if a full conversion to electric power is achieved, further advancements in vehicle kinematic control technology are expected. Therefore, it is thought that kinematic performance in the critical cornering range could be further improved by significantly controlling not only the steering angle but also the c...

This paper numerically investigates the effect of chordwise flexibility on the dynamic stability of compliant airfoils. A classical two-dimensional aeroelastic model is expanded with an additional degree of freedom to capture time-varying camber deformations, defined by a parabolic bending profile of the mean aerodynamic chord. Aerodynamic forces are obtained from unsteady thin airfoil theory a...

In this paper we present a dynamical systems model and control algorithms for a small, vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT). The wind turbine is designed for the domestic market, including regions without very favorable wind conditions. Good performance at low wind speeds is an important requirement for developing an economically viable, suburban VAWT. The performance of a VAWT can be greatly enha...