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CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................... 3
1.1 ABOUT BOSCH ................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 BACKGROUNDER ON BOSCH POWER TOOLS ASIA CORDLESS RACE 2011 .................. 5
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 ABOUT BOSCH
History of Bosch
In 1886, Robert Bosch founded the "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical
Engineering" in Stuttgart. This was the birth of today's globally active Robert Bosch GmbH.
From the very beginning, the company's history has been characterized by innovative drive
and social commitment. In 1928, Bosch founded its Power Tool Division (PT).
Today Bosch is proud to be the market leader in our industry and we will be honored to
celebrate in 2011 the 125th Anniversary of our company. In 2008, the 80th Anniversary of
Bosch Power Tools was celebrated worldwide. Unlike the 80th anniversary where it was all
about PT, the 125 years also aims at presenting our company values and philosophy.
Bosch Tradition
Bosch has a tradition of innovation: from the beginning the company's founder Robert Bosch
was determined to develop high-end technologies in a socially responsible way. The
company's history shows that Bosch is still guided by these principles. And the technical
expertise and innovation leadership of the power tools Division is built on them. In Asia
Pacific, Bosch enjoys a good reputation as a German brand, known for quality, innovation and
long-term business approach and partnership with our business partners.
Bosch promise: A pioneer and innovator, Bosch leads the way in quality, performance &
reliability.
Bosch Group Vision: Innovative strength- Bosch is a technology leader in many fields as a
result of the persistent and continuous research conducted in the company's Development
Centres. We can also be proud of the Impressive number of inventions per year: 3,870
patents filed in 2009. Social environmental responsibility: We accept that our actions must
accord with the interests of society. Above all else, we place our products and services in the
interests of the safety of people, the economic use of resources, and environmental
sustainability.
Enhancing Quality of Life: Engineering means to satisfy our customers with solutions that
help them to handle their life in an easier way. Our ambition is to enhance the quality of life
with solutions that are both innovative and beneficial.
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Bosch Group Mission: Quality, Innovation and Customer orientation.
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1.2 BACKGROUNDER ON BOSCH POWER TOOLS ASIA CORDLESS RACE
2011
Open to students from any Malaysian university and / or technical institutions, the
championship will challenge students to design a blueprint for a racing kart powered entirely
by 4 Bosch GSB 18V-Li Professional cordless drills / drivers.
Eight teams will then be shortlisted, whereby each team will receive an allowance of
RM12,000 to build karts based on their blueprint submission. The finalists will then race their
Cordless Karts at the Open Car Park Space on Jalan Binjai, near KLCC on 30 July 2011.
The winner of the race will represent Malaysia at the Grand Finals in Beijing, China and stand
a chance to win some amazing prizes.
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2.0 OBJECTIVES
The Bosch Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011 serves as a platform for aspiring
local students in engineering to express their talent as well as ideas.
It further encourages the growth of a future built through constant technical and
engineering innovation.
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3.0 THE MECHANICS
3.1 CALL-FOR-ENTRY
The call-for-entry for the Bosch Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011 will officially commence
on 1 April 2011 and end on 13 May 2011. There is neither a submission fee nor a limit to the
number of entries from each university / college.
A launch event will also be held on 21 April 2011 at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur with the
presence of participating colleges as well as members of the media. Further details pertaining
to the campaign will also be provided, such as the URL to the microsite.
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3.2 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR CAR DESIGN & COMPETITION
1. General Conditions
The task shall be to design and submit a blueprint for a “Li-Ion Vehicle” powered by 4
BOSCH GSB 18V-LI Professional cordless impact drills / drivers (“the power tools”) by
5.30pm, 13 May 2011.
The top eight entries will then be shortlisted with each team receiving an allowance of
RM12,000 to fabricate karts based on their blueprint submission. These eight teams will
then race their Cordless Karts on a specially designed race track at the Open Car Park
Space on Jalan Binjai, near KLCC, on 30 July 2011.
c. The distance between the driver’s foot and the vehicle's front shall be at least 300
mm.
d. The seat shall be placed in such manner that there should be the largest safety
distance possible provided between the seat and the sides of the vehicle.
e. A roll bar shall be installed, which shall rise above the driver’s crash-helmet by a min.
of 100 mm.
f. The driver’s seat shall provide for the proper side support of the driver. In the line of
the shoulders and the thighs the seat shall rise from the plane of the seat by min. 100
mm. Racing bucket seats are allowed to be used.
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g. The vehicle shall proceed on two or three tracks, and it shall have three or four
wheels.
h. The vehicle should have a minimum ground clearance of 70mm with driver on board.
3. Safety
a. A safety belt with at least two-point belt installation shall be used, the installation
points shall be marked on the kinetic diagram.
c. Closed clothing (of cotton) fully covering hands and feet shall also be compulsory.
Race suits may also be used.
d. The source of power (battery packs) (in addition to the original 4 pcs of power tools)
shall be fixed in a safe manner, and the vehicle shall be equipped with a circuit
breaker switch.
e. The vehicle shall have a side brace that protects the driver from injuries in case of
possible collisions.
f. The leg space of the vehicle shall not be open in a downward direction (in order to
avoid foot injuries).
g. The construction of the vehicle should not have any sharp and / or extension parts
that would represent a hazard to the driver or the other competitors in case of a
possible collision.
h. The vehicle shall be constructed in such way that the height of the seat’s seating
surface may not exceed 50% of the vehicle’s width.
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b. The vehicle does not need to be equipped with a closed body-work, but the moving
parts of the drive shall be covered by protective casing for safety purposes.
5. Motor
a. The drive shall be resolved by the use of the provided power tools.
b. The provided power tools may not be modified for the purpose of it to be used, it
cannot be disassembled (it must not lose its original function as a drill / driver).
c. For the drive of the vehicle only the individual batteries of the 4 pieces of provided
power tools may be used (modification not allowed).
e. The individual batteries of the power tools used may be utilised in the course of the
preparation process. For the whole period of the competition the batteries of
required quantities and charge-up shall be provided to the teams by the organizer.
f. The 4 power tools shall be provided to the teams by the organizer following their
successful selection as one of the 8 shortlisted teams.
6. Drive Chain
a. The application of free-wheel is mandatory.
7. Steering Gear
a. The vehicle shall be easy to steer, the driver shall be able to drive easily straight and
take a bend, by normal force applied.
b. The vehicle should be able to turn around on a 10 m wide race track (turning circle).
8. Brake
a. The vehicle shall be equipped with two independent brakes, capable, in case of a
moving vehicle, to provide for efficient reduction of speed and to stop the vehicle (it
should be able to stop from a specified speed after a specified distance).
b. One of the brakes shall be able to safely fix the vehicle in stationary position.
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9. Documentation
a. Structural draft design: The competing teams shall be obliged to prepare the draft
design of the vehicle, which shall include the configuration of the drive, the steering
gear, the suspension and the framework structure (key dimensions, base materials,
design of drive chain, scaled technical drawing).
c. Final assembly drawing with photo: The shortlisted/ competing teams shall be obliged
to prepare the final assembly drawing of the vehicle to be designed, which shall
include the configuration of the drive, the steering gear, the suspension, the
framework structure, brake structure, seat and safety belt (key dimensions, base
materials, design of drive chain, scaled technical drawing), including a photo of the
vehicle’s current condition.
d. The submitted designs and photos shall be treated by the organizer and the
participating teams subject to full confidentiality to the day of the competition. The
exact deadlines for the submission of various plans shall be included in the schedule
planned for the competition preparation period (refer to Section 12).
b. The following aspects shall be checked by the organizer in the course of the takeover
of the vehicles:
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- Geometric dimensions of the vehicle pursuant to the regulation
- Existence of personal protective equipment
- General technical condition
- Brake test
c. Minimum requirements of vehicles takeover (the lack of any of the list items shall
entail exclusion):
B. Design
9. Width: max. 1,300 mm
10. Clearance: min. 70 mm
11. Seat height: max. width/2
12. Proper design of framework structure
13. Existence of protection frame
14. Existence of drive casings
15. Availability and operation of 4 power tools
16. Availability of Power Off switch
17. Fixing of auxiliary battery
18. Existence of free-wheel
19. Steerability
20. Turning circle max. 10 m
21. Independent brake system
22. Place for start plate
23. Successful brake test
a. Should any deficiencies be revealed by the jury in the course of the vehicle takeover,
then the team shall remedy the deficiency within a period specified by the panel. If
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the team is unable to fix the problem, then the jury shall have the right to exclude the
team from further participation
12. Implementation
a. The aim of the competition is for the participating teams (students with student
status) to enter the competition with their own works only. When creating / designing
the vehicle, participation of an external company or organization is not allowed
(assistance may be requested from other participating teams or the institution
supporting the teams – colleges, universities). In the course of the preparation for the
competition, the organisers of the competition shall control compliance with the
above section, any non-compliance therewith may result in deduction of points and /
or immediate exclusion from participation
c. In the course of preparation the organisers shall visit the competing teams in order to
ensure compliance with the above section.
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3.3 JUDGING CRITERIA
Conditions of Scoring
The submitted blueprints will be evaluated based on the design of safety aspects,
efficiency, speed and workability of the kart. Participants are also encouraged to
explore creativity in terms of designing the kart.
The teams participating in the competition shall be obliged to comply with the above
mentioned minimum criteria of the technical requirements. Non-compliance with the
technical and safety provisions shall result in the deduction of points, and / or
exclusion from the competition. A precondition to participate in the race shall be the
timely submission of the specified documentation and completed kart as per the
regulations above.
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3.4 WHAT’S ON THE MICROSITE?
Key Features
Contest Details
- Intro
- Contest Brief
- Prizes
- FAQ
- News Updates
Entry Documents
- Entry Form
- T&C
Contact
- Email link
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Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) reliably protects the battery against overload, overheating
and deep discharge.
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3.5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Driving Innovation - Bosch Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011 - Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
2. Are there any restrictions for the material of car case / frame?
There are no restrictions for the material used.
3. Are there restrictions for the design of the drive system? What type of requirement are
prescribed?
The drive system can be designed freely. The only restriction is that all 4 Bosch power
tools provided must be utilised as a part of the karts design and during the race itself.
6. How can Bosch Power Tools ensure that all the baterries will be equally charged?
During the race, the charging level of the batteries will be measured.
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8. Is it possible to charge back energy during the race?
Re-charging of batteries via electrical methods are not permitted as they entail the
modification of the tools themselves. However, energy saving methods which involve
mechanical modifications (e.g. installation of a fly-wheel) will be allowed.
11. What are the requirements for the blueprint? What should it cover exactly and how
detailed should it be?
The minimum requirement for the blueprint should at least cover the kart’s external
design (which will detail all necessary safety requirements) as well as the engine
and gear design (This should detail the methods used by the competitor to connect
Bosch Power tools to the drive shaft).
12. Are participants required to submit any supporting materials in writing for the
blueprint?
Yes, each team is required to provide supporting documents in writing as an
explanation to their blueprint. Competitors are also encouraged to provide calculated
parameters of the kart’s design (e.g. expected maximum speed, duration of running
time on single battery charge etc) if possible.
13. Who will own the copyright of the blueprint in the event the team is not shortlisted?
Teams that are not shortlisted will be allowed to retain all copyrights to their original
blueprint. However, given advance notice from Bosch, shortlisted teams will be
obliged to hand over their completed karts which may or may not be used by Bosch
for other activities (as will be stated in the agreement between Bosch and shortlisted
teams)
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15. Can additional batteries be added to the racing-karts?
No, additional batteries cannot be added to the racing-karts.
17. Will Bosch bear all expenses of the winning team and shipment of the racing-kart to the
Grand Finals in Beijing?
Yes.
18. Can the detailed assembly drawing / total assembly drawing differ from the initial
blueprint?
Yes, slight differences between the original blueprint and completed kart are allowed.
However it is the responsibility of the competitor to inform the organizers and jury of
any changes made. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the race.
19. What are the prizes like for the Grand Finals in Beijing?
The champion of the Grand Finals will win a trip to Germany. A visit to Leinfelden
(Bosch Power Tools headquarters) will also be included as part of the itinerary.
20. Are international students studying in local universities / colleges allowed to participate
in the competition?
Yes, international students are allowed to participate in the Bosch Power Tools Asia
Cordless Race 2011 as long as they have a valid student status at a local university or
college.
21. Are the teams allowed to seek for sponsorship from other bodies / organizations on top
of the RM12,000 allowance from Bosch?
No, the teams are not allowed to seek additional sponsorship from other
organizations. This is to ensure that all teams are made to compete along fair and
equal terms.
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4.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION
4.1 BOSCH GSB 18V-LI PROFESSIONAL – USP CHART
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4.2 SPECIFICATION TABLE
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4.3 THE MOTOR
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4.4 ELECTRONIC MOTOR PROTECTION
The Electronic Motor Protection (EMP) protects the motor from overload
It continuously controls the discharge current, temperature of the battery pack and
discharge status
The limits for these parameters are defined in such a way that the motor is protected
from damage
As soon as the EMP recognizes an overload that could damage the batteries of the
motor, it shuts down the tool
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4.5 BOSCH PREMIUM LI-ION TECHNOLOGY
No memory effect
- Battery does not need to be empty before charging. It can be taken out of the
charger before the charging process is completed
No loss of power
- Full battery power from the first to the last screw or hole
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4.6 ELECTRIC CELL PROTECTION
The Electric Cell Protection (ECP), protects the Li-ion battery from 3 dangers:
Deep Discharge
- Reduction of current flow if voltage level is at its end
Overheating
- Decreasing of the current flow if the tool or the battery is too hot
Overload
- Reducing currently flow if the current draw is too high
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4.7 HEAT CONDUCTIVE HOUSING
The unique Bosch Heat Conductive Housing (HCH) on the battery pack works for reducing the
heat during the operation, through the following methods:
Heat balancing between the cells to ensure an equal temperature level within the
battery
The radiator outside the battery pack allows for an optimal heat emission from inside
the back
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5.0 TERMS & CONDITIONS
5.1 CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION
A maximum of one tutor (lecturer, assistant professor, Pd.D. student accepted) will
be allowed as the supervisor of the team.
All participants must have a valid student status at application date, at any institution
of higher education.
Applications from mixed teams, with members who are students of various
institutions, are also permitted.
Completed and signed Application Forms (in printed letters) may be submitted to the
organizer by postal mail or e-mail.
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5.2 RIGHT OF ORGANIZER
The organizer reserves the right to change, postpone, abandon or cancel any meetings
or events of the Bosch Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011.
Competitors, entrants or any third party organization will have no right to claim
against the organizers for any expenses incurred or losses suffered through
participation in the Bosch Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011.
The organizers also reserve the right to use photos, images or any other collateral
materials of participating teams for promotional purposes of the event.
Competitors, entrants and/ or team crew are also required to make themselves
available for any media events organized by Bosch for the Bosch Power Tools Asia
Cordless Race 2011.
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5.3 TEAM SELECTION REFERENCE
Each shortlisted team will be given an allowance of RM12,000 upon being selected,
after the submission of the blueprint designs.
If all teams completed the task in due time and meet our requirements, a pre-contest
selection shall be launched.
Requirements
All participants shall provide design blueprint and production plans by 13-May-2011
All teams shall provide finished power system, with picture, by 6-Jun-2011
Standard Test results of power system data are to be provided upon completion.
All teams shall complete the assembly work and provide a picture of the fully
assembled kart by 15-Jun-2011.
A pre-contest selection will be also held to determine the selection after the road
test(s).
The selection will be made according to their points. The teams will then be
shortlisted for the contest.
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5.4 ENTRY FORMS
Driving Innovation
Bosch Power Tools Asia
Cordless Race 2011
Application Form
We would like to participate in the Driving Innovation - Bosch Power Tools Asia
Cordless Race 2011 in Malaysia by giving our personal data.
Name of Institute
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Address of Institute
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Team Members:
Leader of the Team
Name
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Address
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E-mail
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Phone Number
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Team Member 1
Name
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E-mail
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Phone Number
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Team Member 2
Name
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E-mail
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Phone Number
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Team Member 3
Name
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E-mail
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Phone Number
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Team Member 4
Name
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E-mail
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Phone Number
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By filling out and sending the application, we would like to ask you to give a feedback if it is
acceptable. At the same time, we prove that we accept and keep all the technical and race
regulations.
Date
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Signatures
Leader of the Team : ........................................................
Team Member 1 : ........................................................
Team Member 2 : ........................................................
Team Member 3 : ........................................................
Team Member 4 : ........................................................
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5.5 SCHEDULE & KEY DATES
Call-for-entry 1-Apr
Media Launch 21-Apr
Application deadline 13-May
Structural draft design 13-May
Consultation / Technical co-ordination 25-May
Takeover of power tools 25-May
Detailed assembly drawing 6-Jun
Total assembly drawing 15-Jun
Vehicles takeover 15-Jul
Road tests 18 – 20 Jul
Race Day 30-Jul
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5.6 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
All entries for the Bosch Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011 must be submitted by
5pm, on 13 May 2011
Completed entry forms, design blueprint and other supporting materials should be
sent to:
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6.0 THE PRIZE
The prize cannot be exchanged and are non-transferable to any other person.
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7.0 TIMELINE: CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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