A Model of an Extending Front Loader

• Published in: Applied sciences Vol. 14; no. 9; p. 3948
• Main Authors: Gralak, Marek, Waluś, Konrad Jan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01-05-2024
• Subjects: agricultural implement; Analysis; Control algorithms; Cooperation; Equipment and supplies; Excavating machinery; Farms; FEM analysis; front loader; Hydraulics; Materials handling; Motion control; Numerical analysis; Simulation; structural safety; Poland
• ISSN: 2076-3417; 2076-3417
• DOI: 10.3390/app14093948

Front loaders used in agriculture are characterized by a compact structure, which limits the scope of their application. The loading possibilities are expanded by designing front loaders equipped with telescopic arms. This design increases the loader’s working area, making it easier to load trucks. It is necessary to work on the arm extension drive and perform strength analyses on the new structures. This article presents a FEM numerical analysis of the structure of an extending front loader and an assessment of the state of stress and the value of displacements under the influence of load. This study discusses the advantages and disadvantages of front loaders compared to telehandlers and the legal requirements and standards for the design of front loaders in Europe. This work presents the concept of loader arm movement and assesses the effectiveness of using hydraulic motors coupled with a screw gear. The obtained results prove that the newly designed extending front loader system is safe and stable.