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Mini Baja 2. Me 4000 Update Presentation. Introduction. Will Radford Progress thus far Lance Allen Schedule, Latest Benchmarking, and Critical Function Prototype Josh Banks Refinement of Design Specifications. Current Progress. Items already built or acquired
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Mini Baja 2 Me 4000 Update Presentation
Introduction • Will Radford • Progress thus far • Lance Allen • Schedule, Latest Benchmarking, and Critical Function Prototype • Josh Banks • Refinement of Design Specifications
Current Progress • Items already built or acquired • Items already modeled in SolidWorks
Built or acquired • Tires and rims • Uprights • Locker • Brake lines • Axels (assuming same form fit & function) • Seat mold • Wooden frame prototype
Modeled in SolidWorks • Frame • Front Suspension • Rear Suspension • Engine • Torque Converter
Engine and Torque Converter Torque Converter Engine
Scheduled Goals for This Semester • Finalize overall design • Start manufacturing the frame • Purchase • Frame Tubing • Shocks • Torque Converter
www.oregonsae.org/2004mbw/pics/index.html www.oregonsae.org/2004mbw/pics/index.html Short Wheel Base Long Wheel Base Benchmarking • Optimum wheel base • best overall length • 108” is the recommended length
Critical Function Prototype (C.F.P.) Motivation • Last years model is tight • Ergonomic concerns C.T.F of the Frame
C.F.P. Goals • Find an ergonomic solution • Visually Stimulating • Pass all of the SAE rules • Manufacturability
Lessons from C.F.P. • Cockpit length • Back rest angle • Complexity of manufacture
Refinement of Design • Frame (Modify the angle of front control arm and shock mount). • Frame height requires additional 6”.
Refinement of Design • Transmission using chain drive between gears. • Optimize gear span in torque converter. (acceleration, low end torque and efficiency) • Rear control arms (light, strong, adjustable and stable)
Conclusion • Many items currently modeled in Solidworks • Design revisions under way for frame, control arms, torque converter • Benchmarking continues • On schedule