Redesign of Fall Over Protective Structure (FOPS) for Operator Cabin Roof as Per EU Norms

Abstract

: The safety of the operator during machining operation is ensured by the safe design of the safety frames of the working machine in any of the working condition. When the heavy object such as rocks, heavy concrete blocks, overhead demolitions falls on the roof of the protective structure the working space of the machine operator is evaluated by the ability of FOPS to protect the operator. The cabin must provide a safe work space under various odd working conditions. Hence it is necessary to have a safe cabin for operator as per EU norms. In case of mining machine safety is required for much high impact energies. This paper represents the method of conducting strength tests for the protecting roof. The strength tests are done using finite element analysis program. During loading and impact testing DLV (Deflection Limiting Volume- protected space between cabin roof and operator head) is considered.
DOI: 10.17762/ijritcc2321-8169.1507100