Design, simulation of steering system for a go kart vehicle

Abstract

Steering is the group of parts with joints which allows any vehicle to follow the required path. The traditional steering mechanism is to turn the front wheels using steering wheel with the help of steering columns and universal joints, to allow it to turn away to some extent from a straight line. The steering system must give a mechanical dominance over front wheel steering knuckles, contributing driver an effortless turning of front wheels in desired direction. The steering system is designed to withstand the stress of safely maneuvering the vehicle through any type of driving condition by continuously adjust the steered path of the vehicle. The steering system is to provides directional control of the vehicle with minimum input. In our project, the Ackermann steering system is designed for a go-kart. After designing the steering system, the Later simulation model of design is constructed for ensuring performance optimization, safety engineering for real-time conditions. A simulation is an operation of a real-world process done using workstation. By using simulation, a model can be embedded with multiple variations. These are capable of performing analysis and understanding of how single or multiple elements react to the simulated environment. The platform selected for the simulation process is SOLID WORKS software. The final stage of this project is structural fabrication of the steering system based on our design and complete analysis. The material appropriate for creation of this system is mild steel, its price is low while it facilitates material properties that are sustainable for many applications. Main point is its strength to weight ratio which is very advantage when compared to all steels. The objective of present work is to provide a robust steering system, with high performance for a Go-Kart vehicle.