Static Simulation of Electric Tilting Tricycle Frame Structure Using the Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

Electric Tilting Tricycle is a three-wheeled vehicle that has tadpole configuration driven by two sources of motion, that motion by a manual pedal and power from an electric motor. The three-wheeled vehicle has better stability and the tilting system improves ergonomics at curves. This research aims to design and analyze the strengths frame with three different materials using the Autodesk inventor software. By using the Stress Analysis feature that comes with the method of finite element analysis (FEA), we can know the result of von misses stress, displacement, strain, and safety factor. The main consideration of structural strength was seen from the distribution of static loads using three types of materials (Aluminium 6061, Steel Mild and CFRP). The minimum factor of safety resulting from the design simulation was estimated to be 1.83 using steel mild material.