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Analysis and Improvement of the Steering Characteristics of an ATV.
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Analysis and Improvement of the Steering Characteristics of an
ATV.
1.
Dr. S. Neelakrishnan, 2
. Kowshik T, 3
. Krishnakumar G,
4
. Bharathi Mohan M P
1, 2, 3,
4 (Department of Automobile Engineering, PSG College Of Technology, Coimbatore-04
ABSTRACT
The main objective is to analyze the steering characteristics of an ATV (All Terrain vehicles) in order to improve
the maneuverability of the vehicle. It is found that in our last year’s BAJA buggy the vehicle oversteerd more
than we expected, when inputs are given in the steering wheel while cornering at sharp turns which tends to
move the vehicle out of the track. We focus to design an effective steering system with a reduced steering ratio
of 3:1. This helps the driver to maneuver the vehicle with ease.
I. INTRODUCTION
A Steering gear box helps to steer the front
wheels of the vehicles which includes commercial
vehicles, passenger vehicles, an ATV (All Terrain
vehicles), etc. There are various types of steering
gear boxes among which rack and pinion gear is
considered to be more precise as it consists of fewer
parts easier to control, respond to the inputs given
and less backlash. The rack is housed in a casing.
The casing is supported on the frame near
its ends. The ends of the rack are connected to the
track rod with the help of a ball joint or Heim joint.
The pinion shaft is carried in the bearings housed in
a casing. The pinion meshes with the rack. Its main
objective is to convert the rotational motion of the
steering wheel to the linear motion of the rack.
While the driver turns the steering wheel the column
rotates the pinion gear which in turn meshes with the
rack, then the linear motion is transferred to the
drive wheels via the track rod.
The steering ratio is the main criteria for
designing the steering system. It is nothing but the
number of degrees of rotation of the steering wheel
to the number of degrees of rotation of road wheels.
The steering ratio varies based on the applications,
which in changes the diameter of the steering wheel
accordingly. Generally, the steering ratio for
passenger cars is 14:1. In case of heavy vehicles it is
20:1. The number of degrees of rotation of steering
wheel increases with increase in steering ratio. Rack
and pinion steering is quickly becoming the most
common type of steering on cars, small trucks and
SUVs.
II. DESIGNED PARTS OF STEERING
SYSTEM:
Fig 1: Parts of steering system.
1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column
3. Steering gearbox 4. Tie rod
5. Steering Upright.
Design Methodology for Steering System:
Fig 2: Design methodology flow chart.
RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS
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The main objective of this project is to
design a steering system based on the flow chart
shown in fig 1. The design process starts with the
road wheel angles, Ackerman geometry, the
minimum lock to lock, steering effort, steering arm
length, Upright and Tie rod location.
Ackermann steering plays an important in a
steering system as it enables the vehicle to steer the
vehicle without slippage of the tire. Secondly, the
minimum lock to lock of the steering wheel is kept
by optimizing the steering ratio of 3:1 in order to
have better maneuverability for a BAJA buggy.
Then followed by steering effort and wheel
alignment parameters are considered. Wheel
alignment parameters include camber, caster,
steering axis inclination, Toe-in and Toe-out. The
angles of all the wheel alignment parameters are
specified based on the requirement of BAJA buggy.
Hence, on the whole the dynamic behavior and
stability of the vehicle is improved by studying the
steering characteristics.
Design Process, Analysis And Simulation:
The complete CAD modelling is done in
solid works software, including Rack and pinion
gear box, steering upright, Tie rod, steering column
and steering wheel. It is important to carry out
analysis for all the custom made parts. Ansys
software is used for analysis to check the component
strength, fatigue life which includes components
factor of safety, equivalent stress and total
deformation to ensure safety design standards.
After carrying out analysis, simulation is
carried out with the help of Lotus shark software by
generating the coordinates from the CAD assembly.
The dynamic behavior of wheel alignment
parameters, bump steer and Ackerman percentage is
checked with respect to steer travel. The graphs were
generated after simulation.
Design Caculations:
1.1.1 Rack and pinion gear Box:
Parameter Rack Pinion
No. of Teeth 22 23
Length 356mm 52mm
Diameter 20mm 34mm
Pressure Angle 20⁰ 20⁰
Travel 4.25” 270 deg
Table 1: Rack and Pinion Specifications
2. Steering Components Cad Modelling:
2.1 Rack:
Cad modelling is done for rack with 4.25”
rack travel. It consists of 22 teeth. Heim joints are
fixed at both the ends of the rack to connect the tie
rod. The total length of rack travel is 14”.
Fig 3: CAD modelling of rack.
2.2 Pinion:
Pinion gear is designed with 23 teeth with a travel of
270 degree from lock to lock.
Fig 4: CAD Modelling of pinion.
2.3 Rack and pinion gearbox casing:
Casing is designed to cover the rack and
pinion assembly. Nylon bushings are provided at
both the ends of casing for rack sliding. Ball Bearing
is placed at the center to enhance the rotatory motion
of the pinion. Backlash adjustment is provided at the
bottom side of the casing to avoid the free play.
Fig 5: CAD modelling of rack and pinion Gear box
casing.
The casing also incorporates the mounting
holes of 8mm diameter of 4holes for rigid mounting.
The casing is supposed to made-up of the
Aluminium materials for weight reduction.
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2.4 Rack and pinion assembly:
Fig 6: Rack and pinion assembly.
2.5 Final assembly of Steering gear box:
Fig 7: Steering gear box assembly.
III. CALCULATIONS
3.1. 1. Specifications:
Wheel base 1561mm
Front track 1350 mm
Rear track 1244mm
Turning circle radius(g) 1900mm
Lock to lock angle(Steering
wheel)
360 degrees
Diameter of the steering wheel 300 mm
Rack travel 107.95mm
Tie rod length 320 mm
Steering effort 65N
Steering ratio 3:1
Caster angle 10 deg
Kingpin inclination 10 deg
Table 2: Specifications
3.1.2. Steering Effort:
VERTICAL MOMENT:
Mv = - (Fzl+Fzr)dsin γsinб + (Fzl-Fzr)dsin Ѵcos б
Dynamic load = FAW+L. T
= (210*0.45*9.81) +
(w*a*h/g*L)
= (927)+(283)
= 1410 N
Fzr = 710N , Fzl = 700N
LEFT TURN:
Mv = - Fzl d sinγ sinбi - Fzr d sinγ sinбo +
Fzl d sinγ cosбi - Fzr d sinγ cosбo
= -700*45*sin(10)*sin(45)-
710*45*sin(10)*sin(36)
+700*45*sin(10)*cos(4)-
710*45*sin(10)*cos(36)
= -7749.5Nmm
RIGHT TURN:
Mv = - Fzl d sinγ sinбo - Fzr d sinγ sinбi +
Fzl d sinγ cosбo - Fzr d sinγ cosбi
= - 700*45*sin (10) *sin (36) -710*45*sin (10)
*sin (45) +700*45*sin (10) *cos (36) -710*45*sin
(10) *cos (45)
= -6646Nmm
LATERL MOMENT:
ML = (Fyl + Fyr)*r*tan Ѵ
Fyl = µFzl = 0.45*700 = 315N
Fyr = µFzr = 0.45*710 = 319N
= (315+319) *285*tan (10)
= 31860Nmm
TRACTIVE MOMENT:
Mt = (Fxl – Fxr) *d
= (710-700)*45 = 450Nmm
EQUIVALENT TORQUE:
Equivalent torque= 28963Nmm
STEERING EFFORT:
Steeringeffort=EquivalentTorque/(steeringwheel
radius*S. R)
= 28963/(150*3)
= 65N.
3.1.3. PINION DESIGN AND CALCULATION:
Pinion Torque = Equivalent Torque/Steering ratio
= 28963/3
= 9654Nmm
Ft = Pinion Torque/(PCD/2)
= 9654/23
= 419N.
Bending Stress σb = Ft*q.k*q.e / b*m
= 419*1*2.7/ 3.5*2
= 162 N/mm2 .
Design bending stress (Tension):
x = (t/m – pi/2)/(2*tanα)
Where, t = thickness of teeth.
m = module.
α = pressure angle.
x = (3.5/2 – 3.14/2)/(2*tan(20))
= 0.25
= 1.3
= 0.35
= 3211.005 + 1200
= 4411.005 kgf/
[ = 1696 kgf/
= 170 N/
<[ ]
So, the material is safe.
Pressure angle α= 20 deg
Module m = 2
Number of teeth Z1 = 23
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Pitch circle dia(d1) = Z1*m
= 23*2
= 46mm.
Tip circle dia = d1+2m
= 50mm
Base circle dia = d1cosα
= 46*cos(20)
= 43.22mm
Tooth thickness on Pitch circle = ∏m/2
= 3.14mm.
3.1.4. STEER CONDITION:
(Wf/Cxf) -(Wr/Cxr) = K (K=understeer
gradient)
Wf = 882.9N Wr = 1569. 6N
Cxf = 155. 75N/deg Cxr =
267N/deg =
(882.9/155.75) - (1569.6/267).
= - 0.21 (negative).
Since Wf < Wr (oversteer condition).
In this case, the lateral acceleration at the CG
causes the slip angle on the rear wheel to increase
than the front wheels. The outward drift at the rear
of the vehicle turns the front wheel inward, thus
diminishing the radius of turn.
3.1.5. CRITICAL SPEED:
In oversteer case, a critical speed will exist above
which the vehicle will be directionally unstable.
V=
= 65m/s.
Long wheelbase vehicles will have a higher
critical velocity than the shorter wheelbase vehicles.
3.1.6. YAW VELOCITY GAIN:
Yaw velocity r, is the rate of rotation in the heading
angle
r = 57. 3V/R
Where V-forward speed.
R-radius of turn.
r = (57.3*65*5)/(18*1765.3)
= 0.586deg/Sec.
Yaw velocity gain is defined as the ratio of steady
state yaw velocity to the steer angle.
3.1.7. CURVATURE RESPONSE GAIN:
CR= (1/L) /(1+K*v2/Lg)
= (1/1651)/(1+0.21*65^2/1651*9.81)
= 0. 0121deg/Sec
IV. UPRIGHT DESIGN AND ANALYSIS:
4.1. Steering Upright:
The Steering Upright is designed in such a
way that Provision is given for mounting the control
arms, Tie rod, Brake calipers and space for housing
the wheel assembly with the help of Stub axle. The
important feature in this upright is offsetting of stub
axle mounting point from its center. The main
objective is to reduce the static inclination in the
front side of the vehicle. This reduces the roll center
height. The rear side roll center height is higher than
that of the front. While cornering the vehicle, due to
the elastic and geometric load transfer in the front
and rear side of the vehicle tends to increase the slip
angle in the rear. Hence over steer is achieved.
4.1.1 Analysis by Ansys:
1. Steering Upright
Step 1: Generating mesh for the upright:
Fig 8: Meshing of upright
Step 2: Fixed support is given at two points:
Fig 9: fixed support is given
Step 3: Bearing load of 4500N is applied at the
steering arm:
Fig 10: bearing load is applied at steering arm
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Step 4: Bearing load of 18000N is applied to the
spindle mount point considering one wheel
landing:
Fig 11: bearing load applied at spindle mounting
point.
Step 5: A moment of 140 Nm is applied at the
caliper mounting point:
Fig 12: load applied at caliper mounting point.
Step 6: The total deformation is found out by
solving the upright:
Fig 13: total deformation of knuckle
Step 7: Equivalent stress is found out:
Fig 14: Equivalent stress
Step 8: Finally safety factor is checked:
Fig 15: safety factor
2. Analysis for rack and pinion
Step 1: Remote point is applied at the surface of the
pinion
Fig16: Applying remote point at the rack and pinion
Step 2: Meshing of Rack and pinion:
Fig17: meshing of rack and pinion
Step 3: Remote displacement is applied:
Fig18: Remote displacement is applied at the pinion
surface
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Step 4: No separation is applied along the surface
of the rack
Fig19: No separation is applied along the rack
surface
Step 5: Frictionless support is applied at the rack
surface:
Fig20: Frictionless support is given at the rack
surface
Step 6: Force is applied along the z-axis to the
rack:
Fig21: Force applied along the z-axis to the rack
Step 7: Equivalent stress
Fig22: Equivalent stress of rack and pinion
Step 8: Factor of safety
Fig23: Factor of safety
V. LOTUS SHARK ANALYSIS:
.
Fig 16: Steering geometry
Fig 7 shows the geometry of steering with
double wishbone with lower damper and simulated
for 300mm arms travel for better camber, toe and
caster angle variations
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5.1.1 Lotus Shark Points-Front:
Double wishbone Damper to Lower Wishbone -
Static values.
Points. X(mm) Y(mm) Z(mm)
Lower wishbone
front pivot
-1003.4 -124.4 -549.4
Lower wishbone
rear pivot
-759.6 -124.8 -588.9
Lower wishbone
outerball joint
-844.2 -552.8 -651.7
Upper wishbone
front pivot
-985.9 -145.8 -459.7
Upper wishbone
rear pivot
-748 -145.85 -498.2
Upperwishbone
outerball joint
-828.5 -533.8 -554.8
Damper wishbone
end
-837.8 -329.7 -586.5
Damper body end -916.7 -584.5 -594.5
Outer track rod
ball joint
-954.3 -134.4 -503.2
Inner track rod
ball joint
-773.8 -217.8 -190.1
Upper spring
pivot point
-837.9 -329.7 -586.5
Lower spring
pivot point
-889.5 -551.1 -662.9
Wheel spindle
point
-889.5 -646.5 -662.9
Table 3: Lotus shark point.
3.1.8. Graphs after simulation:
Fig 17: Steer travel Vs Toe angle
Fig 18: Steertravel vs Ackerman%
Fig 19: Bump steer vs toe angle
1.
The first graph represents the steer travel vs
toe angle. The inner wheel turns at an angle of 45deg
and outer wheel turns at angle of 35deg during full-
lock.The high steering angle of 45deg is used to aid
in the sharp turns.It is also made sure that the tie rod
does not hit the upright,suspension arms and the
wheel rim during these manuers.It is also ensured
that brake hose does not bend beyond certain limit
thus brake hose having only very minimal damage.
2. 45% Ackermann is obtained during full lock of
steering wheel.A configuration in between parallel
steering configuration and pure Ackermann
configuration is used as there is considerable
difeerence in the slip angle of the inner and the outer
wheels. The percentage of Ackermann and the
amount of bump steer were also determined for
different rack travels.
Bump steer will be low when the suspesion
arms and the tie rod are parallel.In our case tie is not
exactly parallel to the suspension arms.The outer tie
rod end is made to move in arc with inner tie rod end
as its Locus.Analysis were made using Lotus
software for minimal change in toe when the vehicle
hits the bump.The graph shows that the angle is 3deg
for 150mm of bump travel.
VI. CONCLUSION
The main motivation behind this project is
to rectify the faults experienced and to enhance the
steering characteristics of a BAJA buggy used for
engineering competitions.
In order to enhance the steering
characteristics, a Steering gear box and steering
upright is designed. The designed parts are analysed
and finally simulation is carried out.
The values obtained after the design process i.e, such
as analysis and simulation is desierd to run the
BAJA buggy efficiently.
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