Functionality Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3 Shape of Steering Wheel Round D-Shape Elongated

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Functionality

Concept 1

Concept 2

Concept 3

Shape of
steering wheel

Round

D-Shape

Elongated

Type of end rod

Tie Rod

Ball joint

Heim Joint

Stainless steel

Alloy steel

- corrosion resistance

- Less brittle

Aluminium
alloy

- high strength
- can be cut, welded,
formed, machined
and fabricated
readily.

- greater strength and


toughness

Mechanically

Hydraulic

Material

Type of
movement

- light weight
- durable metal
- soft

Electronic

Cost

Steering wheel
wrapping

Ergonomic

Type of
constant
velocity joint

Expensive

Polyurethane

Comfortable

Average

Leather

Non-slip

Cardan joint

Pin Type

- High strength
transmitted
- unable to maintain
constant velocity
- limited angle

- wide angle covered


- low torque
transmitted

Cheap

Fabric

Sweat absorb

Rzeppa type
CV joint

- able to withstand
much greater torque
angle
- wide angle covered

Criteria

Concept 1

Concept 2

Concept 3

Standard
Steering
System

Shape of
steering
wheel
Type of end
rod

Material

Type of
movement

Cost

Steering
wheel
wrapping
Ergonomic

Type of
constant
velocity joint
Weight

M
Safety

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