The aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.
Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own.
In this volume, The Driver's Cab, the vehicle cab is reviewed in simple terms for the layman. The three functions it must support, driving, living and sleeping and the features of the cab equipment provided therefor are presented. Important systems of the driver's cab are discussed in readily understandable terms.
Author(s): Michael Hilgers
Series: Commercial Vehicle Technology
Edition: 2
Publisher: Springer Vieweg
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 64
City: Berlin
Preface to the Second Edition
Contents
1 The Cab Concept
1.1 New Length Regulation in Europe
1.2 Low Mounted Cabs
1.3 Material Concepts in the Cab
2 Functions of the Cab
2.1 Driving and Working
2.1.1 The Reach Zone
2.1.2 The Driver’s Seat
2.1.3 The Steering Wheel
2.1.4 Operating Elements
2.1.4.1 Switches
2.1.4.2 Pedals
2.1.5 Displays
2.1.6 Air-Conditioning
2.1.7 Comfortable Driving
2.1.8 Working with the Vehicle Parked
2.2 Living
2.2.1 Stowage Space
2.2.2 Lighting
2.2.3 Entertainment
2.2.4 The Passenger Seat
2.3 Sleeping, Resting, Recovering
2.3.1 Resting Comfort
2.3.2 Driver Health
2.3.3 Parked HVAC
2.3.3.1 Air Conditioner with Cold Reservoir
2.3.3.2 Electric Parking Air Conditioner with Coolant Compressor
2.3.3.3 The Evaporative Cooler System
3 Cab Technology
3.1 The Cab Structure
3.2 Cab Mounting
3.3 Tilting the Cab
3.4 Styling
3.5 Aerodynamics
3.5.1 Soiling
3.6 Visibility Conditions
3.6.1 Mirrors
3.6.2 Mirror Cam Systems
3.6.3 Windows
3.6.4 Wipers
3.6.5 The Lighting System
3.6.5.1 Lighting Systems in Autonomous Vehicles
3.7 Ingress and Egress
Comprehension Questions
Abbreviations and Symbols
References
Index
