Design of Two-Wheeled Motorcycle Tire Crown Contour Bioinspired by Cat Paw Pads

The grip force of tires is crucial for vehicle security and drivability under different driving conditions. A small contact area and stress concentration in the contact patch of two-wheeled motorcycle (TWM) tires result in a reduction in grip performance and wear resistance. Even worse, improving th...

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Main Authors: Congzhen Liu, Guolin Wang, Haichao Zhou, Ye Mei, Yongqiang Li, Yalong Li, Lingxin Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8898413