MIRA转向器分析报告.docxVIP

1Objective 目的Following an incident where the steering system of a taxi mal-functioned, MIRA were asked to assess the mal-functioning steering system and investigate the cause. 有一辆出租车因转向系统故障导致一次事故后，MIRA受邀对故障转向系统进行评估并调查其原因。Specimen Description / Part No(s) 样本说明/件号Two vehicles were investigated, SL61 BWA and LS12 XTR. SL61 BWA had been involved in an incident reported to VOSA. Subsequently, LS12 XTR had been returned to LTI by their London Dealer. Note, SL61 BWA was not available for assessment, however, its steering box (no other components) had been fitted to another vehicle to allow assessment. Further background information in the form of customer and dealer reports and service history are held by LTI Ltd. 调查了二辆车： SL61 BWA 和LS12 XTR。SL61 BWA发生过事故，并被报告给了英国车辆与经营者服务局VOSA。其后，LS12 XTR车被伦敦经销商退回给LTI。说明：SL61 BWA车没有被评估，但是其车的转向器（不包括其他部件）已经被安装到了另外一辆车上进行评估。有关车辆的其他信息如客户和经销商报告以及维护记录在LTI保存。Cause of Steering Faults 转向器故障原因The cause of the steering faults on both vehicles was a displaced Control Ring in the steering valve, which compromised the function of the power assist. In both instances a circlip had failed to retain the Control Ring. The cause of the circlip failure is not certain. Further work would be required to determine whether it was a design, material or assembly fault.二辆车上的转向器故障是在转向器控制阀里的控制环位置移动导致的，控制环位置移动影响了转向助力功能。在二起故障中，一个弹性挡圈没有能够限制住控制环。弹性挡圈的失效原因尚不清楚，需要进一步检查以确定是属于设计问题、材料问题还是装配问题。2MIRA-1200121-01 Steering Box Teardown Inspection ReportInspection Summary 检查综述Initial assessment of the vehicles 车辆的初步评估SL61 BWA: Steering functioned as expected with engine off. With engine on, the steering functioned normally when turning left. When turning right (from any position in the steering travel), the wheel would turn (high effort) for approx 3/4 0f one revolution, then would turn no further without assistance from a second person. SL61 BWA: 在发动机熄火时，转向器的功能符合要求。当发动机启动后，在方向盘向左转动时，工作正常。当转向右的时候（从方向盘行程中的任何一点），方向盘会转过约每次转动量的四分之三（费力），然后如果没有人帮助，就转不动了。LS12 XTR: Steering functioned as