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1. International Journal of Energy and Sustainable Development
Vol. 2, No. 3, 2017, pp. 12-20
http://www.aiscience.org/journal/ijesd
* Corresponding author
E-mail address: abhaytiwari736@gmail.com (A. Tiwari)
Design of Efficycle- Human Powered Light Weight
Hybrid Tricycle with Inbuilt Rear Wheel Steering
and Use of Universal Joint in Front Axle
Abhay Tiwari*
, Anshu Singh, Sulipt Das, Ishan Jaswal
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh Group of Colleges Technical Campus, Mohali, India
Abstract
Any innovation or technology cannot be possible until and unless the work is not done by a team. In such a manner members
of Team GARUD (participants of SAE-NIS 2015), who are highly motivated individuals are recklessly working towards the
realization of this goal since its very inception. This paper provides in detail, about the design considerations, and methodology
used in designing and developing it. The designing of the vehicle has done on SOLID-WORKS 2014 while the design analysis
has done on ANSYS-2014. Various lightweight approaches like a lightweight seat, wheel, steering have also adopted. The
innovations include the use of rear wheel steering instead of conventional front wheel steering that meets the need of the
market and can be produced by a fictitious firm effectively so, Human powered hybrid vehicle presents the new milestone in
the realm of “Green technology”.
Keywords
RWS (Rear Wheel Steering), UV joints (Universal Joints), FEM (Finite Element Method),
AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering)
Received: October 1, 2017 / Accepted: October 18, 2017 / Published online: November 16, 2017
@ 2017 The Authors. Published by American Institute of Science. This Open Access article is under the CC BY license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1. Introduction
The main objective is to reduce the weight of the vehicle by
selecting lighter material and equipment but stronger and
optimize it for a lightweight vehicle. Now, it is a right time to
develop alternate and green needs of transportation for a
sustainable future. The secondary objective of the weight
reduction is to maximize the use of the useful power available.
Different technologies were analysed and based on the
research factors such as turning radius, stability, handling, and
ease of manoeuvring, tadpole design was adopted with 2WF &
1WR. The vehicle has an innovative tadpole design, which is
ergonomically engineered and easy to manufacture. The
vehicle provides the user with the best performance, easy
maintenance, and safety, at very reasonable prices. The design
was simulated and analysed on SOLID WORKS and analysis
software, ANSYS, where we analysed it by various tests like
front impact side impact, rear impact and rollover impact test.
2. Innovation
2.1. Using UV Joints in Front Axle
It has very rarely seen that front suspension and front wheel
drive have co-existed in an efficycle. However, to facilitate
safe and effective power transmission, team GARUD has
introduced the use of UV joints in front axle to provide the
vehicle with both independent suspension and front wheel
drive, so that it is convenient for the vehicle to climb uphill
and simultaneously resist shocks. The UV joints in the front
axle have the similar application as that of front axels of 4-
wheeler.
2. 13 Abhay Tiwari et al.: Design of Efficycle- Human Powered Light Weight Hybrid Tricycle with Inbuilt Rear Wheel
Steering and Use of Universal Joint in Front Axle
Figure 1. UV Joints.
2.2. Application of Rear Wheel Steering
Eliminating the use of conventional front wheel steering
which added a lot to the weight of vehicle and multiple
stresses on the links. Team GARUD has devised a lot simpler
and even much lighter alternative i.e. application of rear
wheel steering, which a standard bicycle is steering without
handles but a lever protruding from the stem and reaching to
right drive from side. A peculiar advantage of this type of
steering is that unlike conventional effi -cycle steering
system, this steering is lever actuated.
Figure 2. Rear Wheel Steering System.
2.3. Scope in Automotive Industry
UVB joints can be used in tricycle instead of wishbone to
minimize their weight and simultaneously provide a base
independent suspension.
3. Design Constraints
a. The geometry of the vehicle should be tadpole or delta.
b. The vehicle must be dimension of 100”*54”*59” (inches)
(L*B*H) for maximum stability of the vehicle.
c. The seating capacity of vehicle for must be 2 persons of
height 6 feet and weight (both person) 115 kg at least.
d. The battery rating must be 48V, 35 Ah.
e. Motor should be PMDC of 370 watts, 1500 rpm, and 48V
for efficient running of vehicle.
f. Brakes must be functional, positive locking brakes on all
wheels. The brakes should be disk brake and mounted to
the wheels and not on the drive axel.
g. There should be a clearance of minimum 3” between
driver and any components of the vehicle in static and
dynamic conditions.
h. There should be a ground clearance of minimum 8” in the
vehicle.
4. Design Methodology
4.1. Chassis/Frame Design
The vehicle is totally depends on the best frame design and
then it is only possible to fabricate the whole vehicle of the
accurate dimension. As we know that, a tadpole trikes front
ends exhibits less acceleration than the rear end when
turning. This great speed and stability. Suspension system has
designed under the assumption that the frame is a rigid body.
Therefore, the FEM analysis of the complete frame was
carried out with help of analysis software (ANSYS-2014).
Figure 3. D Frame Model.
3. International Journal of Energy and Sustainable Development Vol. 2, No. 3, 2017, pp. 12-20 14
4.1.1. Material Selection
Effi-cycle frame can be fabricated from various types of
materials with varied cross section and sizes. The selection of
material can matter a lot in reducing or increasing the weight
of the vehicle. Use of lighter material available without
compromising on strength and safety can prove beneficial.
The range of material start from the thin and light alloy steels
to aluminium and carbon fibres.
a. Material such as AISI 4130, commonly known as chromyl,
exhibits higher yield strength as compared to other carbon
steel.
b. Alternate materials like aluminium alloys (metals) are also
the better option. Aluminium is almost 1/3 in weight of the
same cross section of steel. But for better strength, we
need to use higher diameter and more thickness of
aluminium pipes, but still the weight of the required
aluminium will be very low than steel.
Figure 4. Aluminium Box- Section and Tubes.
c. Composites material like carbon fibres are the widely used
in automobile application resistant but carbon fibres can
be used resulting in ultra-light efficiency.
Figure 5. Carbon Fibre Tube.
4.1.2. Use of Different Cross Section
Material and cross section used for frame should be selected
according to the loads acting on the different parts of the frame.
Use of circular pipes and square members for making frame is a
common practice, but you should optimize it such that the same
weighs less, but is of same strength. Use of pipes should be
based on circulation of moments and force. Generally, where the
bending load occurs, higher bending strengths can be obtained
by increasing either thickness or diameter or both.
Moreover, you may identify the weakest member with the
help of CAE and then try increasing the dia. /thickness of
those members. This practice should follow until the
maximum deformation at part of frame is within the
acceptable limits. It is suggested that use of higher dia. or
higher wall thickness pipes only at that load bearing
members will increase the durability of the identified as
members supporting the wheels and seats etc. Other parts
may be kept relatively lighter.
However, it having too much section size will also create a
problem in ordering the quantity, Hence after optimization,
the sections size can be normalized and max. 2-3 a section
sizes should be finalized.
Not only circular sections but also C- section, I- section,
square /rectangular sections can also be used.
Table 1. Material Dimension.
S.N. Name Density (kg/m3
) OD (mm) ID (mm) Thickness (mm) Weight (kg/m)
1 Steel pipe 7850 25.4 21.4 2 1.15
2 Other pipe 7850 25.4 22.2 1.6 0.96
Frome the above table you can see reading the thickness by
0.4mm can reduce the weight up to 19.13% per meter.
Now, a thorough research or a suitable material in term of its
mechanical properties, thickness and by analysis on CAE
software and cost was done. Stainless steel AISI 304 and
carbon steel AISI 1018 were shortlisted compared and
analysed and finally we go for the AISI 1018 based on the
market availability, cost and weld ability and machining
process.
4.1.3. Structural Analysis
The design of frame must do such that the protection of
drivers can be offer without adding extra protection members
in frame. The vertical and longitudinal members having a
bent towards outside the vehicle can assume that external
objects will not hit riders directly.
4. 15 Abhay Tiwari et al.: Design of Efficycle- Human Powered Light Weight Hybrid Tricycle with Inbuilt Rear Wheel
Steering and Use of Universal Joint in Front Axle
Figure 6. Structural Analysis.
A bending test has done using ANSYS software to check if
the chassis could withstand the weight of the drivers and the
components associated with the vehicle during static as well
as dynamic conditions. A safety factor of 2.4 was obtained
and maximum deformation was less than 1mm.
Table 2. Material Specification.
Properties AISI304 AISI1018 AISI4130 AISILF6061-T6
Yield strength 290mpa 370mpa 435mpa 276mpa
Ultimate tensile strength 586mpa 440mpa 670mpa 310mpa
Modulus of elasticity 193Gpa 205Gpa 205Gpa 68.90Gpa
Alloy content 0.05%C, 18%Cr, 9%Ni 0.18%C, 0.7%Mn, 0.04%P
0.33%C, 0.8%Cr, 0.04%S,
0.6%Mn, 0.25%Pb,0.035%P
0.35%Cr, 0.4%Cu, 0.7%Fe,
1.2%Mg, 0.15%Mn, 0.8%Si
Weld ability Excellent Good Good Good
Corrosion resistance Good Low Good Good
4.2. Track Width and Wheel Base
Track width is the distance between the right and left wheel
centre line while wheelbase is length from the centre of the
rear wheel to the centre of the axle joining them from wheels.
Track width affects the amount of lateral weight transfer and
plays a key role in design of suspension [2]. Now, after
several design iterations, based on the requirements of
steering and suspension geometries, the track width and the
wheelbase were set at 54 inches and 91 inches respectively.
4.3. Tyre and Wheels
Keeping in mind the vehicle may have to deal with
manoeuvrability challenges; the wheel set chosen is MTB
type.
Following are the tyre specifications:
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Figure 7. Tyres and Wheels.
Table 3. Tyre Specification.
Front wheel Rear wheel
Diameter 20’’ Diameter 26’’
Radius of rim 7.99’’ Radius of rim 11’’
Width of rim 13mm Width of rim 15mm
No. of spokes 36 (10 number) No. of spokes 40 (10 number)
4.4. Brake
We use mechanical disc brakes, which has mounted on all
three wheels. Disc brakes are used because of its high heat
dissipation capability, high torque transmitting capacity, good
efficient in wet weather conditions (because centrifugal force
tends to fling water off the brakes disc and keeps it dry).
Figure 8. Disc Brake.
Following are the brake specification:
Independent disc brake with lever actuation-
Efficiency of brake: 80%
Force on front/ rear wheel: 681.67/659.14N
Torque on front/rear wheel: 145.5/140.7Nm
Braking distance: 3.5m
Material of disc: Cast iron
Thickness/ID/OD of the disc: 2.1/58/160mm
Braking Calculation
Approximate stopping distance from speeds-
Table 4. Brake Calculation.
30 Km/hrs. 50Km/hrs. ɳ%
3.5m 9.8m 100%
4.4m 12.2m 80%
6.0m 16.3m 60%
12m 32.6m 30%
Stopping distance= (S) = V2
÷2µg m
Where, V = Velocity (m/s)
µ= Coefficient of friction between the tyre and the road
g= Acceleration due to gravity (m/s2
)
Case 1- Under top speed condition (V= 40Km/hrs.), normal
condition of µ= 0.8
40 × 1000 ÷ 3600= 11.11m/sec
S=V2
÷2µg
S= (11.11)2
÷ (2×0.8×9.81) = 7.86m
Extreme condition, µ=0.3
S= V2
÷2µg
S= (11.11)2
÷ (2×0.3×9.81) = 20.9m
a. The brake efficiency in general use varies from 50% to
80%, which enable the vehicle to stop within reasonable
distance. In previous table given approximate stopping
distance at different vehicle velocity for the various
braking conditions.
b. We also shown above the stopping distance with velocity
of 40 km/hrs. with different coefficient of friction.
c. However, the minimum allowable limit of brake efficiency
for for any vehicle is 50% for foot brakes and 30% for
hand brakes.
d. The distances given in table and calculated are
approximate only and they vary, within the type of road
surface and condition of type trends etc.
Case 2- Brake test condition
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5m 50m
Braking Zone Speed Zone
e. Team will allow covering a distance of 50m in 15sec. time
and then to apply brakes. Vehicle must stop within the
distance of 5m after applying brakes.
V2
-U2
= 2as m/s
Considering the 5m available for bringing the vehicle to a
complete halt,
V=0 m/s
S=5m
U= distance ÷ time
U= 50(m) ÷ 15(sec.)
U= 3.33 m/s
V2
-U2
=2as
02
-(3.33)2
=2×a×s
a = -11.0889÷10
a = -1.10m/s2
Acceleration (d) during the braking of the vehicle i.e. -
1.10m/s2
However, acceleration in G unit (d) = │1.10 │×g ÷ (9.81)
a = 0.112g
Braking force required (Bf) =
Bf = (mass of vehicle including driver) × (deceleration)
Bf= 240×1.10
Bf= 264 N
Braking torque=
T= Bf × (R ÷ rp) Nm
Where, R is the static laden radius of the tire and rp is the
ratio of the radius of the brake disc to the static laden radius
of the wheel.
rp = radius of the brake disc ÷ static laden radius of the wheel
rp = 0.29÷0.5842= 0.496m
T= 264 × (0.29÷0.496)
T= 154.35 Nm
Frictional force (F) = µ× mass of the vehicle (including driver)
= 1.78×240
Frictional force (F) = 427.2 N
4.5. Suspension
For road holding and braking, suspension is required. Now,
from different research and topology we found that the
suspension is required only on the rear wheels so the coil
over type suspension was used on rear wheels.
Calculation for suspension=
For rear suspension system=
Length of spring = solid length + ᵟmax.
Compression + clearance
= (n+3) d + ᵟmax + 0.15 ᵟmax
= (14+3)10 + 100+0.15×100= 285mm
Pith of coil = (Lf + Lᵟ) ÷ (n + d)
= (285+170) ÷ (16+10)
= 17.18
Technical specification suspension-
Natural frequency= 3 Hz
Spring stiffness= 8658 N/m
Spring index= 5
Mean coil diameter= 50mm
4.6. Drive Train
Both the passengers has provided with individual power train
to power the vehicle in both single passenger and dual
passenger mode. The front driver and the rear wheels by the
co-driver powered the front wheels. The aim of the drive
train model is to deliver the power produced by the drivers to
the driving wheel most efficiently. Now, here the objective is
to reduce the weight of drive train also.
Conventionally, the mode of power transmission in effi-cycle
is through chain drives (where in the power from prime
mover is transmitted to wheels by a system of sprockets (on
prime mover and the wheel hub) connected through a
metallic chain, in its simplest form).
However, an equally efficient transmission medium the belt
drive, is increasingly becoming popular in bike applications. In
fact, the use of belt drives in motor driven bikes dates back to
the early 1900’s, the Harley Davidson FXB Sturgis of 1980’s
being a classic example. Successfully implemented in number
of cruiser style motorcycles, the belt drive has conveniently
adopted in the present format of effi-cyle vehicle also, in an
attempt, to reduce weight while maintaining transmission
efficiency at par with chain driven effi-cycle.
4.6.1. Options Available
1. Use of Hollow shafts/stepped shafts/Half shafts-
1. Transmitting shafts can be made hollow as they can
sustain more torsional loaded generated by torsional
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bending moments.
Figure 9. Hollow Shaft.
2. Many a times stepped shaft can also be used instead of
hollow or solid shaft, the idea used in this is to add more
material (increase thickness) where the load is acting
directly and to remove the material (reduce thickness)
where the load is not acting.
Figure 10. Hollow Stepped Shaft.
Figure 11. Solid Stepped Shaft.
3. Half shafts are also reliable and can be used in efficycle,
powered rickshaws or all modern LMV’S.
Figure 12. Half Shaft.
2. Use of thin sprockets/smaller pitch chains/reducing chain
length-
1. Many times we forces a problems of chain slacking and
chain loosing problem while the dynamic events or
endurance race is going on. This is because excessive long
transmission line (distance between the two sprockets).
2. The length between the two sprockets should be
optimised, which helps in reducing chain length as well as
it helps in increasing transmission efficiency.
3. In the same way use of thermoplastic material
sprocket/alloy, steel sprocket can save weight.
4. Even if the composites are not available, you can drill
some material out from sprocket by making them thin
(reducing the module) and reducing the weight.
5. In addition, many times we try out drilling holes on the
face of the sprockets; this is actually a good idea.
However, the holes should be drilled considering the
balancing of the sprockets. Remember this is a rotating
member and needs perfect dynamic balancing.
Figure 13. Thin Sprocket.
Figure 14. Pocket drilled Sprocket.
3. Use of belt drives-
1. Conventionally it is of two types- the flat belt drive and
the V- belt drive.
2. V- belts can be effectively used for afore mentioned
purpose as it has superior transmission efficiency,
negligible slip and can operate in any position with same
efficiency (even if the belt is vertical).
4.6.2. Comparison
1. Consider a torsion load on the shaft as 100Nm and shaft
material strength as 350Mpa. Now calculate the shaft
diameter.
Table 5. Load Calculation on Shaft.
S.N. Torsion load (Nm) Strength (Mpa) Calculated dia. (mm) Available size (mm) Actual Fos Weight (kg/m)
1 100 350 11.85 15 1.23 1.38
2 100 350
OD-18 OD-22
1.56
ID-16 ID-18
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Here, we can see for per meter length we save almost 0.4kg.
2. Advantages of belt-drives over chain drives
a. Weight saving
Belts are much lighter then metallic chains. One can save
around 50-60% in the drive train department just by
replacing chains by belts. And if the sprockets used are
custom made by some light weight material such as
aluminium, weight saving might go up to 65-75%
b. Noise and vibration levels
Given the smooth functioning of belts drives, it ensures quieter
operation and drastically reduces the vibrations produced in
the transmission components, ensuring longer life.
c. Transmission efficiency
Transmission efficiency is in the range of 90-96%, which is
at par with their chain drive counter parts.
d. No-grease=less maintenance and its cleaner
Engineers should be lazy, that is how we innovate. If you are
one of those lazy ones then this is good news and it saves your
money or buying grease and cuts the maintenance costs too!
e. Less wear and tear= greater durability
Component wear specially that of chain and sprockets is a
predominant factor in chain drives. In belt drive systems,
however, it is negligible over longer periods of time that
increases the durability of the drive train components.
f. Overall operating costs
Belts drives cost lesser in longer run as compared to chain
drives, given negligible maintenance costs involved. However,
the installation costs can be more than that of chain drive.
g. Unsprang mass reduction= stability
Roller chain suspended between the countershaft and rear
sprockets has more wrap at the rear wheels and thus places
more of its weight there thus increasing the unsprang mass.
Belts however are lighter than chains and hence help
reducing the unsprang mass.
Calculation-
Velocity ratio= I= n1÷n2= Z1÷Z2
Lengths of chain= n × p (no. of links=n)
n = 2(a ÷ p) + (T2 + T3) ÷2 + [(T3 –T2) ÷ 2π]2
× (p ÷ a)
a = distance of centre between axis of driving and driven
shaft
T2= smaller sprocket teeth’s
T3= larger sprocket.
4.7. Electrical Specification of Vehicle
The efficycle basically comprises of the following parts-
a. Energy storage- Battery bank of 48V and 35Ah
b. Driving motor- PMDC of 370watts, 1500rpm, 48V
c. Kill switch= the battery will be disconnected from the
motor as soon as kill switch is passed and rendering the
completely electric system dead.
4.8. Design of Seat
From safety, point of view design of seat is also very
important part the vehicle. In effi-cycle side by side seating
arrangements were provided. The seats have been properly
designed in order to provide best possible comfort to the
drivers. Seat belts have also been employed to provide safety
to the drivers. In designing of seat there should be proper
headrest, H- point should be 19’’, proper torso support, seat
angle should be not less than 250
, knee angle should be
67.3280
and the most important part is that the legs of both
the drivers can reach the pedals very comfortably and
secondly the clearness of minimum 3’’ is maintained.
Figure 15. Design of Seat.
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4.9. Safety Features
There should be protection from the impacts due to the
presence of shocks. Complete thigh and torso support to both
the drivers. There should be kill switch on easy reach to both
drivers. Provision of light accessories during fog in winters.
Roll cage should be used for protection and to provide
aerodynamic feature to our design. Safety of all the moving
parts is provided regarding the protection of drivers and to
the ones standing by.
Figure 16. Kill Switch.
4.10. Ergonomics
a. Stability will be medium and high speed because of the
low centre of gravity.
b. Overall braking will be excellent due to two wheels in
front.
c. Do not pull the rider over the handlebars in severe is stops.
5. Conclusion
Human powered hybrid vehicle present the new milestone in
the realm of ‘’ Green technology’’. The effi-cycle has
designed for the benefits of the humanity. It is an eco-
friendly human powered vehicle with a electric drive system.
Such a lightweight tricycles can be modified and can be used
for transporting good and can even be used for disaster
management. India being a load of multi lingual and
multicultural festivals, such tricks becomes a useful element
for carrying out cleaning and sanitations activities in public
places during such festival.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to Dr. Rajneesh Talwar (Principal CGC), Dr.
Kishor Kulkarni (HOD, ME, CGC), Mr. Sarbjeet Singh
(Professor, ME, CGC), Mr. Ramndeep Kohli (Workshop
Instructor, CGC), Team GARUD (Amanjot Singh, Satyam
Nagpal, Chanpreet Singh, Karan Kapoor, Digvijay Rana,
Gaurav Kumar, Anshu Singh, Ishan Jaswal, Sulipt Das,
Abhay Tiwari).
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