CLASS NOTES

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION

CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS

Ladder type frame

X-Frame

TESTING OF FRAMES [Chassis Vol I]

Universal frame testing bench

TYPES OF FRONT AXLES AND STUB AXLES

Front Axle

Stub Axle

Elliot type

Stub axle assembly

Stub Axle types

FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY

ACKERMANS STEERING MECHANISMS

CONDITION FOR TRUE ROLLING MOTION OF WHEELS DURING STEERING

STEERING ERROR CURVE

STEERING LINKAGES

DIFFERENT TYPES OF STEERING GEARS

1.Worm and Wheel Type:

2. Re-circulating Ball Type

3. Worm and Sector Type:

4. Rack and Pinion Type:

POWERASSISTED STEERING

Integral power steering gear

UNIT-II:

DRIVE LINE

TORQUE REACTIONS AND SIDE THRUST

HOTCHKISS DRIVE

TORQUE TUBE DRIVE