Platform for Stability Tests of Drive Units
Indoor structure designed to test and certify, at full scale and in a configurable environment, the stability conditions of various motorized units (with a mass of up to 10 tons and maximum dimensions of approximately 6×4 m).
The testing system consists of a platform that can be inclined up to 55° and rotated ±175°, allowing the machine to be oriented in any required configuration.
Additionally, the platform is divided into four independent pads, each supporting one wheel of the vehicle. These pads can be moved vertically in an independent manner to simulate the presence of obstacles, holes, and bumps. The pads are equipped with sensors that measure in real time the ground force exerted by each tire. This information is essential both for identifying the moment when the machine becomes unstable (i.e., when at least one of the forces drops to zero) and for determining the vehicle’s center of mass quickly and accurately.
The platform integrates into the overall stability analysis process, complementing numerical models and simulators. Together, they contribute to the definition of stability maps: graphical representations that describe and characterize all operating conditions and the safety limits of the machine in a given configuration.
| Feature | Value |
| Inclination | up to 55° |
| Rotation | ±175° |
| Vertical movement of pads | 0÷300 mm |
| Maximum testing dimensions | 6×4 m |
| Maximum testing weight | 10 t |