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| Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg |
Hello There!
I wanted to show you a little update on a University project I have been working on. We call it the E-pod, which is a human-powered vehicle, with an electronic assist in the form of a small electric Shunt motor. I hope you like the render!
My role in the team was to design an effective suspension system for the vehicle, so for the best vehicle dynamics, I had to create my geometry quickly. The image above shows my design minus the steering rack and column. I went for lightweight wishbones with the spring and damper mounted inside the subframe assembly.
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| Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg |
I was able to get good results with this setup, which went through a lot of design optimisation process. I wanted to make my part as strong and as lightweight as possible, thus improving the efficiency of the motor, as the forces can be a bit lower.
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| Pic: Stefan Ruitenberg |
In the image above, we can see how the drivetrain fits into my suspension assembly. One thing we want to improve on is the rear gearing, which is a bit low down for our liking. You can also note the simple ladder chassis. This design was used to keep the costs low. The whole aim of the product was to design a very affordable yet lightweight design.
Rember, this is just a design concept so a lot can be improved upon, but as a whole, I am happy with how we all worked. Our next steps are to make sure the vehicle is as good as we can make it, with some small fine improvements.
I hope you enjoyed this little post, and I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Hope you all have a very good Christmas and New years too! Cya.
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