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Geneva Baja SAE Project Progress Report

Drive Train
SAE specifies using a Briggs & Stratton 10 Hp OHV Intek Model 205432 SAE requires the governor setting not to exceed 3800 RPM

Manual Transmission vs. CVT

Manual Transmission
More efficient More control Throttle response

CVT
Easier to use Easier to install Engine always

running at max rpm Must stay dry

Manual Transmission

Yamaha YZ-80 Engine

Drive Train Setup

Engine-Transmission
Belt Drive for better high rpm performance One variable pitch pulley, and one constant

pitch pulley to adjust for different events Shifting engine to tension the belt

Transmission-Rear Axle
Chain drive for easier matching of existing

subassemblies Shifting Axle to tension the chain

Estimated Speed (MPH)

1st
Low High 3.5-8.1 4.7-10.8

2nd
4.6-10.6 6.1-14.1

3rd
5.6-13.0 7.5-17.3

4th
6.7-15.4 8.9-20.5

5th
7.6-17.6

6th
8.6-19.9

10.2-23.5 11.5-26.5

2Rad 3" pulley 1 1 * * * 1 Re v 4.1" pulley 3.611Pr Re 2.455G.R. 15gear 1mile 60 min * *11" radius * * 8.1MPH 38gear 63360" 1hr Speed 3800RPM *

Suspension Design

Suspension Assembly Drawn By Scott Miner

Design Goals
Lightweight Long suspension travel Achieve high ground clearance Aesthetically pleasing High durability Economically feasible Relatively simple to manufacture/mate to frame

Front Suspension

Design Considerations
Steering System
Suspension Travel Camber Angle

Caster Angle
Toe Angle Ackerman Angle

Bump Steer

Camber Angle

Caster Angle

Toe Angle

Ackerman Angle

Bump Steer
Bump Steer is when the wheels steer themselves without input from the steering wheel. The undesirable steering is caused by bumps in the track interacting with improper length or angle of suspension and steering linkages.

Front Suspension Design

2007 Polaris Outlaw

A-Arms Spindle/Hub

Assembly Brake discs/calipers Fox Podium X Upgraded Shocks (stiffness, rebound damping adjustable) Tie rods

Rear Suspension Types

Trailing Arm

Vs.
Independent
Notice the ground clearance difference where the sprocket is on both set-ups

Independent Rear Suspension

Pros
Ground Clearance
Aesthetics Handling

Cons
Efficiency Complexity

Rear Suspension Design

2007 Polaris Outlaw

A-Arms Hubs Brake Disc and

Caliper Rear Drive Axle Assembly Fox Podium X Shocks with Piggyback Reservoirs

Remaining Work
Finalize all aspects of frame design Finalize all aspects of drive train design Fabricate entire vehicle Testing/Driver training Rework issues discovered during testing Travel arrangements Additional fundraising

Acknowledgements (1/2)
Dr. David Che, project advisor Mr. Dave Clark, shop advisor Mr. Mark Bergfelt, Bergfelt Racing, technical & racing advisor Mr. Wendell Kibler, drive train advisor Geneva College Physical Plant Kristen Ortendahl, Geneva IA office Bolland Machine, Chippewa, PA

Acknowledgements (2/2)

Dr. Vern Ulrich, Grove City College, Baja SAE project advisor 2009 Baja Fall Invitational, Columbus, OH volunteer crew Various Baja SAE teams, especially the following:

Grove City College Oregon State University University of Tennessee, Knoxville Fairmont State University Ohio State University Ohio Northern University

Questions?

Contact Nick Bloom, Team Captain

717-701-0477
nick.bloom@geneva.edu