Tilting Mechanism for a Four Wheeler Vehicle

Electric Motor Assisted Tilting Mechanism

Electric Motor Assisted Tilting Mechanism

Working Principle

Causes Of Failure

Stresses Induced In Mount

Motor RequirementThe motor installed has to tilt the whole chassis and transfer the weight on either sideSuch a high torque motor requires more power from the sourceThus it is necessary to install high capacity battery. Which adds to cost and space of the car. The cost of motor is also to be considered.

Motion Of Linkages

Space ConstraintsThe over assembly consist of a motor, a chassis mount and a horizontal linkage attached to the motor in addition to the normal car without tilting mechanism.Overall system becomes bulky.

Hydraulic Piston Assisted Tilting Mechanism

Mechanism

Working

Troubles in the designConstraining the suspension movement

Excessive force development in chassis members

Stress in wheel

Hydraulic Piston Assisted Tilting Mechanism (With Spring-Damper Inline)

Mechanism

Linkage Movement

Working In Steady Condition

Working In Turning

Hydraulic Piston Assisted Tilting Mechanism(With Spring-Damper In Parallel)(Design For Narrow Track Car)

Mechanism

Neutral Position

Working

Working In Turning

Hydraulic Piston Cylinder AssemblyConstruction

Pneumatic Circuit

First Position

2nd Position

3rd Position

Pressure CalculationsControlled by change in length

Forces calculated

The pressure in link calculated with assuming the piston rod diameter

Tilting Calculations for Off Road Car

Tilting Calculations for Narrow Track Car

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