TEAM ID: CAR NO.

Wefsd STEERING SYSTEM

Objective: -
Steering system of the vehicle should provide directional control and stability to the vehicle and give the driver the
ability to manoeuvre the vehicle.
Design considerations: -
The following points were considered for designing the steering system:
1. High speed cornering ability
2. To acquire minimum turning Radius.
3. Proper tuning with suspension System.
4. Minimum roll and bump steer.
5.Minimum tie rod inclination by using angular tie rod.
Design process:
MODIFICATION
Design Parameters: - IDENTIFICATION OF KEY
REQUIREMENT
SELECTION AND
VALIDATION
IMPLEMENTATIO
N
TESTING
AND
PROCEEDING
FORWARD

S.NO TERMINOLOGIES VALUE

1 Steering Ratio 3:1 LAST YEAR KEY LEARNINGS:
2 Rack Travel 80 mm
3 Eye to Eye Length 12 Inch 1.To acquire minimum turning radius
oversteer geometry was preferred.
4 Lock to Lock Turn 0.8
5 Diameter of Pinion Gear 45mm 2. We acknowledge the coordination of
steering system with centre of gravity of ATV for the cornering
6 Number of Teeth on Pinion 30
conditions.
7 Number of Teeth on Rack 18
3. Optimum gear ratio is taken for required
8 Turning Radius 1.8m
steering response.
4. Tie rod material is changed to prevent bending.
Steering Knuckle: -
Scenario Stress Deformation (mm) F Life Damage
generation (MPa) O
S

Lateral loads 153.06 0.02 2.9 10xe7 10xe7

Longitudinal 12.4 0.002 15 10xe7 10xe7

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Braking 119.17 0.012 3.7 10xe7 10xe7

Knuckle arm 445.71 0.24 1.0 12682 78850

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