Optimization of Chassis of an All- Terrain Vehicle
D. Nagarjuna1, Junaid Mohammed Farooq2, A.S.N. Saiteja3, P. Siddhartha Sri Teja4
1D. Nagarjuna, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.L. University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2Junaid Mohammed Farooq, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.L. University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
3A.S.N. Saiteja, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.L. University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
4P. Siddhartha Sri Teja, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.L. University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Manuscript received on 09 January 2013 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 January 2013 | Manuscript Published on 30 January 2013 | PP: 55-57 | Volume-2 Issue-2, January 2013 | Retrieval Number: B0367012213 /2013©BEIESP
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Abstract: In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the frame plus the running gear like engine, transmission, driveshaft, differential, and suspension. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad, quad bike, three-wheeler, or four-wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control. As the name implies, it is designed to handle a wider variety of terrain than most other vehicles. This paper deals with design of chassis frame for an All Terrain Vehicle and its Optimization. Various loading tests like Front Impact, Rear Impact, Side Impact, Roll over test etc have been conducted on the chassis and the design has been optimized by reducing the weight of the chassis.
Keywords: Differential, Driveshaft, ATV, Transmission, Quad Bike
Scope of the Article: Discrete Optimization