How to Ensure the Safe and Efficient Operation of Tracked Robot Chassis?

The tracked robot chassis, with its powerful grip, smooth driving characteristics and excellent load-bearing capacity, has become the core walking component of many special mobile devices. From the robots performing explosion-proof inspection tasks, to the grain-pushing robots working efficiently in granaries, and then to the intelligent reconnaissance and fire-fighting robots penetrating deep into fire scenes, their reliable performance is inseparable from this solid mobile foundation. With the in-depth penetration and application of robot technology in various industries such as warehousing and logistics, fire emergency response, teaching applications, and inspection and detection, the importance of track chassis has become increasingly prominent. Therefore, to ensure that the track chassis operates continuously, stably and efficiently in complex and diverse working environments, it is crucial to master the correct usage precautions.

First of all, daily inspection and maintenance are the first line of defense to ensure the safety of equipment. Rubber track chassis frequently come into contact with complex environments such as ground obstacles,  mud and gravel during operation. Each operation may cause potential damage to the equipment. It is recommended to check whether the tension of the tracks is appropriate before starting the equipment every day. If it is too loose, it may cause the tracks to deviate or derail. If it is too tight, it will increase the wear of the drive wheels and track pins. At the same time, carefully check whether the bolts on the track plate are loose, and whether there is excessive wear or abnormal noise between the track pins and the pin sleeves. Deal with any problems found in a timely manner. In addition, for the key components of the rubber chassis such as the drive wheels, thrust wheels, and track carrier rollers, professional lubricants should be added regularly to reduce the wear caused by mechanical friction. For core power units such as motors and reducers, it is necessary to ensure that the wiring is firm and the heat dissipation is smooth to prevent overheating and damage.

Secondly, operation norms directly affect the operational efficiency and safety of the equipment. Before starting the tracked robot chassis, a safety check of the operating environment should be conducted to avoid traveling at high speeds in areas with flammable and explosive items or densely populated areas. Throughout the entire operation, strictly control the running speed of the chassis. Especially before turning, going up and down slopes, and passing through narrow passages, it is essential to slow down in advance to effectively prevent rollover, collision and other accidents. In addition, it is necessary to avoid long-term overloading operation. All track chassis have rated loads. Overloading not only shortens the service life but may also cause serious safety accidents such as structural fractures. When working in bad weather such as rain and snow, anti-slip should be the top safety consideration. Timely assess the road conditions and replace the anti-slip track plates if necessary to ensure the grip performance and driving stability of the rubber chassis.

Finally, regular maintenance and troubleshooting are the keys to extending the lifespan of chassis equipment. In addition to daily inspections, establish a regular maintenance plan. For example: Check the wear of the tracks and replace the damaged tracks every quarter, and carry out in-depth maintenance on the drive and steering systems every year. The operators of heavy duty tracked robot chassis should have a basic awareness of fault diagnosis and respond promptly and stop the machine in case of abnormality, vibration, deviation and other situations. If the problem cannot be solved, contact the professional technical personnel or the tracked robot chassis supplier. Do not disassemble or modify the equipment without authorization to avoid further increasing the maintenance burden and safety risks due to improper handling.

In conclusion, as an important support for special robots, the reliable performance of the robot chassis is inseparable from scientific use and maintenance. As a deep cultivator in this field, Manda Intelligent has always focused on agricultural robots and robot chassis technology, and is committed to providing customers with customized multi-scenario robot platform solutions!

If you want to have a deeper understanding of the composition structure and working principle of the track chassis, you can refer to: What Is the Structure and Working Principle of Tracked Chassis?