Transmission system design and manufacture in FSC racing vehicle

Abstract

This paper is mainly devoted to transmission system design and manufacture in FSC vehicle. Based on the rules of FSC and design goals on the vehicle, the principle for FSC transmission system design is proposed. The optimal transmission ratio is gained from both the classic formula of vehicle dynamic and analysis in Matlab. Chain transmission system and the idea of its integrated design are adopted. To optimize the system, different scenarios are considered including various constraints and configuration through modelling and simulating in Solid-works. With a balance among lightweight, stiffness and strength, we build up a transmission system fitting to FSC vehicle, and the results of long-term test show that it is reasonable and efficient. Finally, some practical problems and their solutions are discussed and references for the future relative research are provided. © Springer-Verlag 2013.