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CautionCaution Load Center of GravityLoad Center of Gravity
There is difference because of the loads‘ shape,There is difference because of the loads‘ shape,
gravity, such as box, board and large roller. It is verygravity, such as box, board and large roller. It is very
important to distinguish the between the centers ofimportant to distinguish the between the centers of
gravity of different shaped loads. The location of thegravity of different shaped loads. The location of the
CoG of both the truck and the load is a factor.CoG of both the truck and the load is a factor.
CautionCaution
The Stability Zone Of TheThe Stability Zone Of The
BarycenterBarycenter
In order to make the truck stable, the combinedIn order to make the truck stable, the combined
center must be within the triangle which is made up ofcenter must be within the triangle which is made up of
the two points where the two front wheels touch thethe two points where the two front wheels touch the
ground and the midpoint of the back driving axle.ground and the midpoint of the back driving axle.
If the combined center is in the front driving axle,If the combined center is in the front driving axle,
the two front wheels become two fulcrums, and the truckthe two front wheels become two fulcrums, and the truck
will overturn. If the combined center departs the triangle,will overturn. If the combined center departs the triangle,
the truck shall overturn in the corresponding direction.the truck shall overturn in the corresponding direction.
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