Implementación de un sistema de dirección en un prototipo monoplaza para la competencia estudiantil Shell Eco-Marathon

Abstract

This technical project describes the process of implementation and construction of a steering system through the use of mechanical equipment, tools and software for a single-seater prototype regulation of the Shell Eco-marathon 2023 Official Rules Chapter l of the Salesian Polytechnic University, with the intention of being part of the competition, for the development of the project begins with the review of the official rules provided by the organizers of the competition and the theoretical basis of different designs of steering systems for prototypes with these specifications, through the analysis of documents from different sources of information. In relation to the above mentioned, the study of the behavior of the vehicle in terms of steering is detailed, in relation to the design of the steering system different parameters and conditions that must be met are established, by using a computer design process can verify the dimensions, configurations and will allow establishing different alternatives of elements for its composition. The design of this must avoid contact between the tire and the body or chassis of the prototype, the standardized angles and turning radius will be provided by the official rules of the competition. For this reason, the development of the construction of this system begins with the process of elaboration of each of the parts that compose it, for which the different dimensions provided by the SolidWorks software design program containing each element are established, in order to assemble it on the chassis of the prototype while maintaining the requirements of the competition regulations. As a purpose, the results achieved through an analysis of the components presented and the characterization of this system are exposed, the Organizers reserve the right to establish a driving tour of the vehicle to verify compliance with the requirements established in the competition rules, also the recommendations for future implementations are written in order to improve the performance and design of this system, also the conclusions were developed through the exhaustive elaboration of this project.