DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SHAFT DRIVEN

BICYCLE

BY

ORSHIO TERYILA
18/46149/UE

AND

OKOLO OJIMA SAMUEL

18/46217/UE

JANUARY 2024

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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SHAFT DRIVEN BICYCLE

BY

ORSHIO TERYILA
18/46149/UE

AND

OKOLO OJIMA SAMUEL

18/46217/UE

PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF B.ENG MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING, JOSEPH SARWUAN TARKA UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI.

JANUARY, 2024
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 DECLARATION

We declare that the work presented in this project is original and has not been submitted to

any University or similar Institution for any award of degree or certificate.

Name of Candidate ………………………………………..

Signature ………………………………………..

Date ………………………………………..

Name of Candidate ………………………………………..

Signature ………………………………………..

Date ………………………………………..

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 CERTIFICATION

We the undersigned certify that this project presented by Orshio Teryila, 18/46149/UE and

Okolo Ojima Samuel, 18/46217/UE to the Department of Mechanical Engineering be

accepted as fulfilling part requirements for the award of B. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering.

22/01/2024
Engr. Dr. Ipilakyaa T.D. …………………………….
Project Supervisor Signature/Date

Engr. Prof. Aondoyila Kuhe …………………………….

Head of Department Signature/Date

Engr. ……………………….. …………………………….

External Examiner Signature/Date

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 DEDICATION

This project work is specially dedicated to the Almighty God of the Universe, for His

protection and guidance throughout the period our studies. And to our parents, Orshio Wilfred

and Okolo, our beloved ones, especially our brothers, friends and sisters who gave us their

maximum support and tried their best to see that us attain to this height.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost we will like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the God Almighty for
this program. It would have not been completed without his mercies. We return all the Glory
and honour for his protection and strength throughout the course of my study.
We also appreciate our Head of Department (HOD), Engr. Prof. Aondoyila Kuhe, and
all our lecturers. We stand to say thank you for the knowledge and support you all took time to
impact in us.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our amiable supervisor Engr. Dr. Ipilakyaa who’s not
just a supervisor but a role model for his time, efforts and resources towards the successful
completion of this project work. We pray that may Almighty God reward you with his riches
and abundance grace.
I greatly honour my parents: Mr. Wilfred, Mrs. Monica Orshio and my brother, Orshio
Terkimbi Isaac who have been there for me, supporting me in all aspects throughout my studies,
I sincerely appreciate, may the Almighty God continue to bless you and keep you safe to enjoy
the fruits of your labour. Amen and
I, Samuel Ojima greatly honour my parents: Okolo Joseph, Mr. Jackson Ameh, Okolo
Grace and also my Pastors who have been there for me, supporting me in all aspects throughout
my studies, I sincerely appreciate, may the Almighty God continue to bless you and keep you
safe to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Amen
Also my gratitude goes to our course mates whom have been there for us always during
our study, school was fun having you guys around. May God bless and favour us in the labour
market. Amen
I humble myself before all who supported me in one way or the other which include:
Mrs. Ngbea Monica, Mr. Iortan Paul, Miss Ioryue Avadoo Agatha and Twins Computer
Training Institute.
May the good lord bless and reward you all.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION - - - - - - iii
CERTIFICATION - - - - - - iv
DEDICATION - - - - - - v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - - - - - - vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS - - - - - - vii
LIST OF TABLES - - - - - -
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LIST OF FIGURES - - - - - -
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LIST OF PLATES - - - - - - ix
ABSTRACT - - - - - - xii

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study - - - - - - - 1-5

1.2 Problem Statement - - - - - - - - - 5

1.3 Objectives - - - - - - - - - 5
1.4 Purpose of the Study - - - - - - - - 6

1.6 Scope of the Study - - - - - - - - 6

1.5 Significance of the Study - - - - - - - - 6

1.6 Motivation - - - - - - - - - 7

1.7 Limitations - - - - - - - - - 7
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 8-9

2.2 Fabrication of Chainless Bicycle - - - - - - 9-10

2.3 Shaft Driven Transmission - - - - - - - 10-11

2.4 Comparison of Shaft Vs Chain - - - - - - 11

2.5 Related Literature Review - - - - - - - 11

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2.5.1 Design and Structural Analysis of a Bicycle Frame under Static Loading Conditions -11-15

3.0 MATERIALS AND METHOD

3.1 Materials - - - - - - - - - 16
3.2 Method for Design and Construction - - - - - 16

3.2.1 Proposed Design - - - - - - - - - 17

3.2.2 Materials Selection - - - - - - - - 17

3.2.3 Design calculation - - - - - -- - - 19-20

3.2.4 Construction of Components - - - - - - - 20-21

3.2.5 Assembly - - - - - - - - - 22

3.2.6 Testing of Machine - - - - - - - - 22

4.0 RESULT AND DISCUSSION

4.1 Result - - - - - - - - - - 23-27

4.1.2 Design Data Measurement - - - - - - - 28

4.2 Discussion - - - - - - - - - 29

5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - 30

5.2 Recommendations - - - - - - - - 30

REFERENCES - - - - - - - - - 31-33

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 LIST OF TABLES

No. Title Page

Table 1 Required Equipment - - - - 16

Table 2 Material selected and specifications - - - 18

Table 3 Cost estimate for materials purchased and fabrication 19

Table 4 Operational tools - - - - - 21

Table 5 Data Measurement - - - - - 28

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 LIST OF FIGURES

No. Title Page

Fig.1 Comparison of shaft drive Vs Chain drive 11

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 LIST OF PLATES

No. Plate Title Page

Plate 1. Shaft Drive Assembly - - - - - 22

Plate 2. Roller Bearing - - - - - - 24

Plate 3 Shaft and Gear assembly - - - - - 25

Plate 4 Fabricated setup of modified gear and shaft transmission system 26

Plate 5 Final assembly - - - - - - 27

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 ABSTRACT

Traditional chain-driven bicycles have been widely used for decades, providing efficient power
transmission and reliable performance. However, chain drives come with inherent drawbacks
such as maintenance requirements, susceptibility to dirt and weather conditions, and potential
for mechanical inefficiencies, this can be overcome by introducing a shaft drive. A shaft-driven
bicycle uses a drive shaft instead of a chain to transmit power from the pedals to the wheel
arrangement. It employs to increase durability of bicycle with the help of shaft drive, reduce
maintenance cost of bicycle and increase power transmission efficiency of the bicycle and
makes system more reliable.
It’s also includes the design and fabrication of shaft drive. In this project two bevel gears are
used, one from the rear wheel and one from the pedal side.
The shaft drive has two gears mounted one at each end.
The used of bevel gears allows the axis of the drive torque from the pedals to be turned through
90 degrees. The bevel gear at the rear end of drive shaft then meshes with a bevel gear rear
wheel hub where the rear wheel, the rear flywheel unit would be on a conventional bicycle and
cancelling out the first drive torque change of axis.

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