Shape optimization is the second part of this study, utilizing. Steering knuckle is not a standard part of vehicle component. International journal of advanced research in issn. Car door modelling in catia software cad cam cae ugnx solidworks duration. Evaluation and optimization of macpherson steering knuckle. Advance design program online courses for engineers.
Considering it for double wishbone suspension geometry lightweigh. The weight are directly acted on all the four knuckle. With solidworks simulation professional topology study capabilities, giaffone racing is designing new components for the brazilian stock car series, beginning with the suspension upright, or knuckle, shown here, which attaches the wheel, brake rotor, hub, brake caliper, and steering arm to the vehicle. The result in table 5 shows improved figure after the optimization process. Steering knuckles function is to transfer and undertake the load from forepart, support and drive front wheels to rotate surrounding the master pin, then make vehicle turn to right direction. To create the knuckle joint assembly as a 3d solid model using catia v5 software. If you have not seen thus video you should as it shows why it is a good choice for the front knuckles. Typically, the finite element software solidthink inspire v9 solidworks is utilized to. This paper focuses on design optimization of steering upright steering knuckle targeting weight reduction with required strength and stiffness. Design and shape optimisation of a steering knuckle of an off.
It is a part of vehicle suspension system which allows the steering. Typically, the finite element software solidthink inspire v9 solidworks is utilized to achieve this purpose. Design and optimization of the steering system of a. Shape optimization is the second part, for which, ansys workbench was utilised. Solidworks is a solid modeling computer aided designcad software application developed by dassault systems.
Steering knuckle is one such component with an unconventional shape and it not only act as the connecting entity between steering, brake and suspension system, but also links chassis and wheel hub. Assembly of front suspension and steering system in solidworks. Drawing for beginners solidworks tutorial for beginners exercise 2 in this tutorial video we will create a model in autodesk inventor 2017 with the help of sketch and tools and learn about sketch, extrude and cut comma. Dear all, the attached are some 3d pdf samples by solidworks mbd 2016. Shape optimization is the second part of this study. Typically, the finite element software like optistruct hyper works is utilized to achieve this purpose.
The steering ratio is the ratio of how much the steering wheel turns in degrees to how much the wheel turns in degrees. Modeling, simulation and optimization analysis of steering knuckle component for race car, author. It was analyzed and redesigned according to specific external conditions with the help of cae. Redesign of an fsae race cars steering and suspension. Patil school of engineering pune, maharashtra, india prof. According to papers we assume average weight of vehicles is 1240 kg. Design and optimization of steering upright to reduce the weight using fea 2018280081. Inside of my 1947 cj2a steering knuckle is a constant velocity joint so i went to napa and purchased three pouches of cv joint grease.
Shape optimization of a steering knuckle using solidworks free download as powerpoint presentation. This is done for finding out the minimum stress area 4. Design and optimization of the steering system of a formula. Solidworks solutions, including a 70 percent reduction in development time, and was interested in supporting additive manufacturing techniques, giaffone engineers recently decided to add solidworks simulation professional analysis software so they can utilize the software s new topology optimization. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. Under driving status, steering knuckle support various impact load, so, high strength is required. Yes, fusion 360 is an ok alternative, but its pretty limited in comparison to solidworks or autodesk inventor. In automotive suspension, a steering knuckle is that part which contains the wheel hub or spindle, and attaches to the suspension and steering components. Read more about markforged printing a steering knuckle strong enough to win in detroit case study on the designpoint 3d printing and software blog. Mesh model of a steering system tie rod in solidworks. Solidworks is used by designers, engineers and manufacturers to produce realistic 3d models for documentation, visualization and production. Static analysis on a vehicle tie rod to determine the. Structural optimization of a knuckle with consideration of.
Aug 18, 2017 design and analysis of knuckle and hub of fsae race car 1. Developed steering knuckle by taking inputs from suspension, brakes and steering system, and conducted fea simulations on the part considering different load conditions. Modeling, simulation and optimization analysis of steering. How to design fsae student formula knuckle in solidworks. The model was designed, considering general suspension geometry parameters of an offroad vehicle. A 2014 derived an optimized design to reduce the weight of steering knuckle. The required load of steering knuckle component was determine from various research paper. A project presentation on design and analysis of knuckle and hub of fsae race car submitted to university of mumbai in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of bachelor of engineering mechanical submitted by 1. Methodology the 6063 aluminium alloy was selected as a suitable material for steering knuckle. Steering, if youre going to design it with zero ackerman, then mating the spindled or hubs to be parallel will be just fine. Steering knuckle plays major role in many direction control of the vehicle it is also linked with other linkages and supports the vertical weight of the car. Steering knuckle is a major component of an offroad vehicle. The cad files and renderings posted to this website are created, uploaded and managed by thirdparty community members.
The first step involves the designing of a steering knuckle with the help of designing software and by estimating the loads which are acting on the component. Design and analysis of steering knuckle joint springerlink. If youre not familiar with ackerman, i suggest you read up on it. Cnc customized nonstandard aluminum forging steering. This study changes the existing material made of gcd45 to al6082m and recommends the lightweight design of the knuckle as the optimal design technique to be installed in small cars. Design and analysis of knuckle and hub of fsae race car 1. The company is located in economic development zone of gucheng county, hubei province. Introduction he steering system of a formula sae car is of the utmost importance as it has to have a good reaction to all turns and corners at the event. Abhishek jawale southfield, michigan professional profile.
Steering knuckle is a nonstandard part and subjected to various loads at different conditions. Steering upright is that part of suspension system which contains the wheel hub, and attaches to the suspension components. Design and optimization of steering upright to reduce the. The literature available has increased multifold over the past decade and multiple forms of design structures, fea methods. Here spindletype steering knuckle of an atv was taken as a specimen. Design and shape optimisation of a steering knuckle of an. Cnc customized nonstandard aluminum forging steering parts. Modeling, simulation and optimization analysis of steering knuckle. Static analysis on a vehicle tie rod to determine the resulting buckling displacement. Jun 19, 2019 read more about markforged printing a steering knuckle strong enough to win in detroit case study on the designpoint 3d printing and software blog. So far fusion 360 looks like an okay mix of what i.
Redesign of an fsae race cars steering and suspension system. Research paper structural analysis of steering knuckle for. After reading all of the great input here on the front knuckle grease i went to the local john deer dealer and got their corn head nlgi 0 grease. Rack travel once the steering ratio has been calculated the rack travel. Hypermesh is used as a modeling and radioss used as a solver. Optimization and finite element analysis of steering knuckle. This content and associated text is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with any company, organization, or realworld good that it may purport to portray. Solidworks tutorial sketch knuckle joint in solidworks. Modelled steering subsystem parts to determine exact dimensions of each part considering human factor and accelerator, brake and clutch pedal arrangements using solidworks 20. Shape optimization of a steering knuckle using solidworks.
The knuckle joint is a type of joint which is used in steering system in between the steering rod and pinion of the steering gear, as the line of the action axis of both the mechanical parts are intersecting and lies in different planes, so it is the only joint that we can employ here in order. Patil school of engineering pune, maharashtra, india abstract automotive makers continuously develop new. Steering knuckle is the pivot point of the steering and suspension system, which allows the front wheels to turn and also allow the movement of. Element analysis of steering knuckle, altair technology. Steering knuckle is one of important components in steering bridge, it can make vehicle drive steady and transfer sensitive direction. Solidworks, is applied for modeling as well as for static analysis studies.
Steering knuckle is the pivot point of the steering and suspension system, which allows the front wheels to turn and also allow the movement of suspension arms motion. Evaluation and optimization of macpherson steering knuckle using topological approach gopal bharat patil dr. Front view suspension geometry calculatorsimulator. Design and analysis of steering knuckle component for terrain. The literature available has increased multifold over the past decade and multiple forms of. Weight reduction of steering knuckle is the objective of this exercise for optimization. How to calculate forces coming on knuckle baja tutor. Study involves modelling of the steering knuckle with the design parameters using the latest modelling software, and. A knuckle joint is used to connect the two rods which are under the tensile load, when there is requirement of small amount of flexibility or angular moment is necessary. I just tried this link solidworks mbd 3d pdf samples these files are downloadable from the public domain without forum login. June2014, structural analysis of steering knuckle for weight reductionin this paper, authors used steering knuckle for study.
Stl file format was prepared with 3d scanning, and then this cloud data was used to get the cad file with nx software. Thus the design may differ to fit all sorts of applications and suspension types 1. The purpose of this study is to design a knuckle which is low in weight and has better performance with considerable factor of safety. The cad data file is common input file which can be read easily by any design and analysis software, so conversion was necessary for further processing the collected data. Approximating maximum turn to be of 25 degrees and steering wheel movement to be 180 degrees the steering ratio can be calculated as s. In the present study, design of a reliable and durable steering knuckle for a race. Jan 09, 2015 steering, if youre going to design it with zero ackerman, then mating the spindled or hubs to be parallel will be just fine. Hub to upper ball joint x inches along xaxis hub to upper ball joint y inches along yaxis x distance between hub and strut axis inches along x. Solidworks is as good as anything, at a halfreasonable price. The automobiles knuckle is connected to the parts of the steering system and the suspension system and it is used for adjusting the direction of a rotation through its attachment to the wheel.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The idea is to get experience with this new design tool on the racing circuit to tackle the harsh environment of rally racing. Design and analysis of steering knuckle component for. Solidworks, is applied for modelling as well as for static analysis studies.
A project presentation on design and analysis of knuckle and hub of fsae race car submitted to university of mumbai in partial fulfillment of the. Thus the 3d assembly of the knuckle joint has been created on the software catia v5 with accurate. Considering above facts, a cad model of the steering knuckle was prepared using solidwork software as shown in fig 2. Join the grabcad community today to gain access and download.
Design and optimization of a steering knuckle of fsae car. By using the selected method and optimization tool for the rear knuckle, this paper looks into the design and development of a knuckle for eima race car. Sep 18, 2016 the purpose of this study is to design a knuckle which is low in weight and has better performance with considerable factor of safety. Paper open access related content analysis of steering.
Steering knuckle is the most stress sustaining and critical component of all terrain vehicle atv. The grabcad library offers millions of free cad designs, cad files, and 3d models. A colour monitor with highest 32 bit colour display and with screen resolution 1024 by 768 pixels. The analysis of steering knuckle component is done in ansys workbench 15. Cad modeling uprights for fsae, baja, formula student cars using solidworks. Pdf design and analysis of steering knuckle component. Otherwise, design the steering to be as it so that you may check clearance for the parts throughout the full suspension and travel travel.