What is a truck cab and what is its function?
The truck cab is the space where the driver works and lives for a long time. We all know that the driver’s job is very demanding, and some drivers may work for up to 14 hours or more. Therefore, the design and configuration of the cab directly affect the driver’s comfort, safety and efficiency. At the same time, the cab is also the most important barrier to protect the driver’s safety.
Design and structure of heavy truck cab:
Appearance design: The appearance design of heavy truck cab usually focuses on a streamlined shape to reduce wind resistance and lower fuel consumption. For example, the cabin of SHACMAN F3000 heavy truck adopts a whole vehicle streamlined design, combined with side and top deflector plates, with a wind resistance coefficient of 0.49, which not only improves the stability of the vehicle during driving but also helps to reduce fuel consumption.
Frame structure: A frame structure made of high-strength steel is used to create a beam-type frame structure, enhancing the body’s resistance to deformation. The SHACMAN F3000 cab uses high-strength steel plates and ultra-high-strength steel plates with a usage rate of over 50%, providing a solid safety guarantee for the driver. Even in the event of a major traffic accident, the ultra-high-strength steel plates can withstand huge impact forces to protect the driver’s safety.
Space layout: Flat floor design: Many heavy truck cab adopt a flat floor design. The cab of SHACMAN F5000 is 1.95m high, allowing personnel to freely stand and walk inside, greatly enhancing the sense of space and convenience in the cab.
Sleeping berth design: The sleeping berth is an important component of the heavy truck cab. Commonly, there are upper and lower sleeping berth structures. The width of the lower sleeping berth is generally around 900-1200mm, and the width of the upper sleeping berth is around 700-900mm. Some models’ sleeping berths can also be folded to release standing space and prevent items from falling. It provides great convenience for the driver’s rest.
What are the configurations of heavy truck cab? What are their functions?
Seating: Heavy truck seats usually have multiple adjustment functions, such as height adjustment, front-back adjustment, backrest adjustment, and waist support adjustment. Some high-end seats also have functions such as massage, inflation, ventilation, and heating. For example, the seats of HOWO A7 have 117 design indicators, with a surface made of synthetic leather texture material, internal filling of coconut palm, and a perfect curve that fits the human body shape, effectively relieving the driver’s neck, waist, hip, and leg fatigue.
Steering wheel: Most adopt the D-shaped rim design, which is fashionable and has a wide range of angle adjustment, reducing the compression on the chest and abdomen during operation, making getting up and sitting down more comfortable. For example, the steering wheel of HOWO A 7 is suitable for drivers with a wide build.
Instrument panel and control console： The instrument panel adopts digital design， clearly displaying vehicle information such as speed， engine speed， fuel consumption， and water temperature. The control console integrates multimedia systems， air conditioning control， vehicle settings， and some high-end models also support mobile phone projection， voice control， and other functions.
Instrument panel and control console： The instrument panel adopts digital design， clearly displaying vehicle information such as speed， engine speed， fuel consumption， and water temperature. The control console integrates multimedia systems， air conditioning control， vehicle settings， and some high-end models also support mobile phone projection， voice control， and other functions.
Lighting system： Includes front headlights， turn signals， fog lights， interior ceiling lights， reading lights， etc. The front headlights mostly use LED sources， with high brightness， long lifespan， and low energy consumption， providing good night vision for the driver. The interior lighting focuses on creating a comfortable atmosphere to facilitate the driver’s movement inside the cab.
Storage space： Heavy truck cab usually have a rich storage space， such as door storage compartments， control console storage boxes， and storage boxes under the sleeping berth. The entire cab of HOWO T7H has a total storage volume of 951.3L， equivalent to 35 30-liter suitcases， meeting the needs of truckers’ daily life.
ZK truck company can provide you with various colors of cabin parts：
The color of the truck cab is customized according to the overall vehicle body. For example， most of the SINTRUCK HOWO trucks are red and white， and there are also green ones. The SHACMAN truck models X3000 and F3000 are mostly white, blue or red in color. The FAW truck, DONGFENG truck and FOTON truck are predominantly white.
Assembly of heavy truck cabs:
The assembly of heavy truck cab is a complex and meticulous process that requires strict adherence to the procedures and attention to every detail. The following is the assembly process, which can serve as a reference for maintenance personnel.
1. Component inspection and preparation: Based on the assembly drawings and process requirements, check the types, specifications, and quantities of required components, inspect the appearance, size, performance, etc. of the components to ensure they meet the assembly requirements. At the same time, clean the components, remove surface oil, dust, and other impurities, and apply anti-rust treatment. Finally, place the components in the assembly sequence and at the corresponding workstations in a classified manner for easy access.
2. Tools and equipment preparation: Prepare the required assembly tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, etc., and check the completeness, accuracy, and reliability of the tools. At the same time, prepare assembly equipment such as cranes, assembly lines, and air compressors, check if the equipment can be used normally, and place the tools and equipment in a location convenient for access.
3.Workshop environment arrangement: Clear the debris, oil stains, etc. in the assembly workshop, keep the workshop clean and tidy, adjust the temperature and humidity to meet the assembly process requirements, ensure there is sufficient lighting and ventilation in the assembly area, and ensure that the safety measures such as fire prevention, electricity protection, and mechanical injury prevention in the assembly workshop are complete.
ZK truck spare parts company has a dedicated assembly workshop, which can provide the fastest installation service for domestic customers. If you are a foreign purchaser, ZK truck can provide you with comprehensive free installation guidance services. Therefore, don’t hesitate, the heavy truck parts purchased from China will provide the safest guarantee for your vehicle.
