Veikko Muronen (21 October 1927 – 13 January 2006) was a FinnishMSc (diplomi-insinööri) and heavy vehicle designer. He worked as a manager of the Engineering Department of Vanajan Autotehdas (VAT) and later Suomen Autoteollisuus (SAT).[1] Muronen is best known as the inventor of Vanaja lifting tandem system and designer of the last Vanaja series, "Muros-Vanaja".[2]
Muronen's parents were Ivan Mironov and Tanja née Fadjukov.[4] After graduating from Hämeenlinna upper secondary school in 1946 Muronen went to study mechanical engineering in Tampere University of Technology. He graduated in 1953. He started his career in VTT as researcher after which he was employed by A. AhlströmVarkaus factory, where he worked as designer.[1]
Career in VanajaEdit
By the end of 1950's competition in heavy vehicle market had got harder; the post-war shortage was over and the supply of heavy vehicles had grown. In 1955 Vanajan Autotehdas in Hämeenlinna was seeking for a person who could design a good logging vehicle. Muronen got the post. He started as a chief engineer and later he became production manager in the factory.[2]
An initial version of the Vanaja lifting tandem system. The lifting mechanism is operated by two powerful hydraulic cylinders mounted on both sides of the frame.Vanaja N6-69, which was produced 1966–1970. Muronen designed the cabin together with his wife Ulla. The model got nickname "Muros-Vanaja" after Muronen.[3]
The most important innovation of Muronen, Vanaja's full-load lifting tandem axle system,[2] was represented in January 1957.[5] The innovation was preponderant compared to the similar systems of the competitors.[2]
Afterwards Muronen named Vanaja T6-69/5000+1200 his most important work. The vehicle was powered by turbocharged AEC AVT690 engine, 15-speed Fuller RTO915 gearbox and Muronen's hydraulically operated lifting tandem. The lorry was regarded as a successful combination.[2]
Muronen participated also in bus chassis designing. in 1968 VAT introduced model LK6-69 with a horizontally mounted AEC AH 691 engine and a so-called rolling suspension bellows suspension. The rear axle was equipped with four air bellows when the competitors' corresponding systems only included two bellows. The solution improved passenger comfort significantly.[2]
Shortly after VAT merged with Suomen Autoteollisuus Muronen was appointed to lead the Engineering department of the new SAT organisation.[1]
The Vanaja lifting tandem axle system was adopted to Sisu's after the merger. SAT took some attempts of co-operation with other heavy vehicle producers to produce the lifting tandem also for other makes, but only few lifting tandems were mounted on Iveco's in the Hämeenlinna factory.[2]
Muronen's lifting tandem is still in use in Sisu products.[6]
Later careerEdit
Muronen moved to bus coach factory Wiima in 1982.[1][2] He worked as technical director.[1] After that he worked as public transport system consultant before he retired:[2] in 1982–1987 Muronen lead first Portuguese, then Saudi Arabian and finally Brazilian bus factories. He worked for a short time as project manager in Iisalmi and supervised reorganising of production in a Greek bus factory.[1]
Private lifeEdit
Muronen had two children with his wife Ulla. He tended to spend his free time in his summer cottage together with his family. Muronen got a private pilot licence in 1960's.[1]
ReferencesEdit
^ abcdefghiPaatela, Matti. "Suunnittelija kehitti raskasta autokalustoa". Helsingin Sanomat. Sanoma (16.2.2006). Retrieved 2013-01-11.
^ abcdefghijBlomberg, Olli (2003). "Monen Vanajan isä". Yhteissisusta Vanajan ja Sisun kautta Patriaan (in Finnish). Hämeenlinna: Patria Vehicles Oy. p. 82. ISBN952-91-5613-8.
^ abHoppula, Veikko. ""Muros-Vanajan" taustaa". VetKu. Veteraanikuorma-autojen seura ry. 2/2008: 26. ISSN 1795-4452. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
^ abMirala, Leo (22 July 2009). "Sukukaaviot: Mironov Lunkulansaari, Salmi". Leo Miralan kotisivut. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
^Blomberg, Olli (2003). "Vanaja VKT 6×2". Yhteissisusta Vanajan ja Sisun kautta Patriaan (in Finnish). Hämeenlinna: Patria Vehicles Oy. p. 65. ISBN952-91-5613-8.
^"Sisu – Innovatiivista tekniikkaa". Oy Sisu Auto Ab. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
August 31, 2023
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Veikko Muronen 21 October 1927 13 January 2006 was a Finnish MSc diplomi insinoori and heavy vehicle designer He worked as a manager of the Engineering Department of Vanajan Autotehdas VAT and later Suomen Autoteollisuus SAT 1 Muronen is best known as the inventor of Vanaja lifting tandem system and designer of the last Vanaja series Muros Vanaja 2 Veikko MuronenBorn21 October 1927Viipuri FinlandDied13 January 2006 2006 01 13 aged 78 Helsinki FinlandCitizenshipFinnishEducationdiplomi insinoori 1 OccupationEngineerSpouseUlla nee SipilaParent s Ivan MironovTanja nee Fadjukov 4 Engineering careerEmployer s Vanajan Autotehdas Suomen Autoteollisuus Wiima and others 1 Projectsrolling air bellows suspension system Vanaja lift axle system 2 Significant designVanaja T6 69 cabin 3 Contents 1 Early life and studies 2 Career in Vanaja 3 Later career 4 Private life 5 ReferencesEarly life and studies EditMuronen s parents were Ivan Mironov and Tanja nee Fadjukov 4 After graduating from Hameenlinna upper secondary school in 1946 Muronen went to study mechanical engineering in Tampere University of Technology He graduated in 1953 He started his career in VTT as researcher after which he was employed by A Ahlstrom Varkaus factory where he worked as designer 1 Career in Vanaja EditBy the end of 1950 s competition in heavy vehicle market had got harder the post war shortage was over and the supply of heavy vehicles had grown In 1955 Vanajan Autotehdas in Hameenlinna was seeking for a person who could design a good logging vehicle Muronen got the post He started as a chief engineer and later he became production manager in the factory 2 An initial version of the Vanaja lifting tandem system The lifting mechanism is operated by two powerful hydraulic cylinders mounted on both sides of the frame Vanaja N6 69 which was produced 1966 1970 Muronen designed the cabin together with his wife Ulla The model got nickname Muros Vanaja after Muronen 3 The most important innovation of Muronen Vanaja s full load lifting tandem axle system 2 was represented in January 1957 5 The innovation was preponderant compared to the similar systems of the competitors 2 Afterwards Muronen named Vanaja T6 69 5000 1200 his most important work The vehicle was powered by turbocharged AEC AVT690 engine 15 speed Fuller RTO915 gearbox and Muronen s hydraulically operated lifting tandem The lorry was regarded as a successful combination 2 Muronen participated also in bus chassis designing in 1968 VAT introduced model LK6 69 with a horizontally mounted AEC AH 691 engine and a so called rolling suspension bellows suspension The rear axle was equipped with four air bellows when the competitors corresponding systems only included two bellows The solution improved passenger comfort significantly 2 Shortly after VAT merged with Suomen Autoteollisuus Muronen was appointed to lead the Engineering department of the new SAT organisation 1 The Vanaja lifting tandem axle system was adopted to Sisu s after the merger SAT took some attempts of co operation with other heavy vehicle producers to produce the lifting tandem also for other makes but only few lifting tandems were mounted on Iveco s in the Hameenlinna factory 2 Muronen s lifting tandem is still in use in Sisu products 6 Later career EditMuronen moved to bus coach factory Wiima in 1982 1 2 He worked as technical director 1 After that he worked as public transport system consultant before he retired 2 in 1982 1987 Muronen lead first Portuguese then Saudi Arabian and finally Brazilian bus factories He worked for a short time as project manager in Iisalmi and supervised reorganising of production in a Greek bus factory 1 Private life EditMuronen had two children with his wife Ulla He tended to spend his free time in his summer cottage together with his family Muronen got a private pilot licence in 1960 s 1 References Edit a b c d e f g h i Paatela Matti Suunnittelija kehitti raskasta autokalustoa Helsingin Sanomat Sanoma 16 2 2006 Retrieved 2013 01 11 a b c d e f g h i j Blomberg Olli 2003 Monen Vanajan isa Yhteissisusta Vanajan ja Sisun kautta Patriaan in Finnish Hameenlinna Patria Vehicles Oy p 82 ISBN 952 91 5613 8 a b Hoppula Veikko Muros Vanajan taustaa VetKu Veteraanikuorma autojen seura ry 2 2008 26 ISSN 1795 4452 Retrieved 23 June 2012 a b Mirala Leo 22 July 2009 Sukukaaviot Mironov Lunkulansaari Salmi Leo Miralan kotisivut Retrieved 23 June 2012 Blomberg Olli 2003 Vanaja VKT 6 2 Yhteissisusta Vanajan ja Sisun kautta Patriaan in Finnish Hameenlinna Patria Vehicles Oy p 65 ISBN 952 91 5613 8 Sisu Innovatiivista tekniikkaa Oy Sisu Auto Ab Retrieved 23 June 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Veikko Muronen amp oldid 1085994846, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
