SAE Formula frame concept

Last crawled date: 1 year, 11 months ago

Vision:
- update (coming soon 08/2020): 180 degree engine because heat managment, adding tires, controls arms + tabs, possibly some body panels
- Update (6/25/2018): rear-end chassis (for the engine)
- Update (6/30/2018): firewall support, the seat support
- Update (7/2/2018): test body position with manikin feature in Creo Assembly model, Helmet, and suspension shock and spring
- Update (7/19/2018): Front suspension pivot mounts, switched to Hayabusa engine (not allowed according to rule IC1.1 greater than 710cc, but I want this engine), helmet clearance T3.10.3
- Update (7/20/2018): Ansys FEA on the upper engine mount for ~250lb Engine

Background:
- Self-pursuing project to design an SAE Formula according to the safety regulation of 2017-2018 rulebook.

Software:
-All models are created using Creo and FEA using ANSYS.

notes:
- Any feedback with knowledge in this field is greatly appreciated.
- Honda CBR600 reference, http://www.wwufsae.com/Shared_FSAE_CAD_Library/Engine/
- hayabusa engine refernce https://grabcad.com/library/4wd-single-seat-hayabusa-powered-dune-buggy-1
- fox suspension https://grabcad.com/library/fox-shock-absorber-1
- suspension https://grabcad.com/library/formula-sae-front-rear-suspension-1
- seating position video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCI6aA0_jj4
- helmet https://grabcad.com/library/f1-scuberth-sf1-felipe-massa-helmet-1
- stuttgart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG42eMt3Mnc&t=95s
- caster angle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AKXxqj0lbs