This is a data test conducted by HONPINE for a harmonic AC rotary actuator based on a specific customer's needs.
Based mainly on the dynamic load distributions under three types of Class‑B road profiles, the maximum and mean values are compared with the motor supplier (HONPINE) allowable instantaneous and continuous values for bending moment, radial force, and axial force.

Figure 1. Random rough road surface
From this plot, the mean dynamic load is 2200 N and the peak dynamic load is 3300 N.
Figure 2. Sinusoidal road surface
From this plot, the mean dynamic load is 2050 N and the peak dynamic load is 4200 N.

Figure 3. Step road surface
From this plot, the mean dynamic load is 2000 N and the peak dynamic load is 3500 N.

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• Dimension value
• Drive hole
• Geometry
• OK / Cancel
Figure 4. Scrub radius measurement
1、Kingpin inclination angle is 8.7°.
2、The lateral distance from the intersection of the extended kingpin axis with the ground to the tire center: 0.155 m.
3、The longitudinal distance from the intersection of the extended kingpin axis with the ground to the tire center: can be regarded as 0.
4、sin 8.7° = 0.1512, cos 8.7° = 0.9885.
5、Equivalent lever arm L_gnd = 0.155 m.
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• Axial force = Fz · cosθ
• Radial force = Fz · sinθ
• Bending moment = (Radial force) · L_gnd
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Table headers: Road condition | Dynamic load | Axial force | Radial force | Bending moment
Row labels: Random rough—Average / Peak; Sinusoidal—Steady-state / Peak; Step—Average / Peak
Therefore, the following can be calculated:
These calculations show that the radial force and bending moment are fully within the motor capacity range; however, the axial force exceeds the allowable range in some cases.
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Table headers: Road condition | Dynamic load | Axial force (150 kg) (N) | Axial force (130 kg) (N) | Axial force (125 kg) (N) | Axial force (120 kg) (N) | Motor allowable range
Row labels: Random rough—Average / Peak; Sinusoidal—Steady-state / Peak; Step—Average / Peak
Note: the unsprung mass is set to 150 kg here, while the actual value is about 120 kg. Therefore, we scale 150 kg down proportionally to 130, 125, and 120 kg to compare the axial force with the motor allowable range.
Figure 6. Axial force comparison under 150, 130, 125, and 120 kg conditions
It can be seen that at 150 kg, the random rough road mean, the sinusoidal road mean, and the sinusoidal road peak all exceed the motor allowable range. At 130 kg, only the sinusoidal road peak exceeds the continuous allowable value by 98.4 N. At 125 kg, the requirement is met.
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HAS/HAT/HAM/HAG series
Model
Allowable continuous bending moment (Mb di)
Allowable instantaneous bending moment (Mb max)
Allowable continuous radial force (Ft di)
Allowable instantaneous radial force (Ft max)
Allowable continuous axial force (Fa di)
Allowable instantaneous axial force (Fa max)
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Selection HAT/HATF-
Gear ratio
Peak torque / Rated torque
Max speed / Rated speed
Max current / Rated current
Torque constant
Phase-to-phase resistance / inductance
Back-EMF constant
Absolute encoder: type; single-turn resolution; multi-turn revolution counter
Single-direction positioning accuracy
Repeatability
Tilt stiffness / Torsional stiffness
Rotor inertia (without brake / with brake)
Number of motor poles
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4. Summary
Radial force and bending moment meet the requirements for all conditions, including the 150 kg single-wheel unsprung-mass simulation; axial force meets the motor allowable range when the unsprung mass is 125 kg.
In addition, considering the damping effect of the shims and bushings, and the slight attenuation of dynamic load as it passes through the wheel and steering knuckle,
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