2006 Drexel University MiniBaja Team

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2006 Drexel UniversityMiniBaja Team

• Jonathan Grahamslaw
• Benjamin Ketterer
• Michael Leddy
• William Paffett

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Outline

• Introduction
• Competition Description
• 2006 Senior Design
• Progress
• Get involved!
• This Year
• Next Year

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Introduction

• 2006 SAE Mini Baja East Competition
• Build and Design Off Road Vehicle
• Competition Date April 13-15 2006
• Given 10 HP Briggs and Stratton engine
• No Modifications allowed to engine

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Static Events Competition

• Competition April 13-15 2006
• Key Design Elements
• Originality and innovation
• Suspension and drivetrain
• Frame design and craftsmanship
• Driver comfort and Serviceability
• Floatation and Water propulsion
• Engineering design process used
• Were design and construction objectives met?

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Dynamic Event Competitions

• Speed
• Top speed and acceleration
• Traction
• Hill Climb
• Maneuverability
• Turning radius and stability
• Water Maneuverability
• Self sustained floatation and propulsion
• Endurance/Durability
• Quality of design and construction

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2006 Senior Design

• Design a Stiff and light weight frame
• Maximize performance in all aspects of
  competition
• Low Center of Gravity, 5050 front to rear weight
  distribution
• Test frame for worst case impact scenario
• Minimize weight for floatation
• Weight reduction for increased top speed and
  acceleration
• Complete all deliverables on schedule

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A closer look at where were going
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Drivetrain Solutions

• Chosen Components

Engine
Transmission Gearbox
Differential
Clutch
Wheels

• Briggs Stratton Model 20, 10 hp
• Comet Torque Converter CVT model 780
• SNPT model 5101
• 2005 Senior Design Limited Slip Differential

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Senior Design Progress

• Design Complete
• Frame
• Suspension
• Construction Phase
• A-Arm Jigs and A-Arm Fabrication
• Frame Jigs
• Differential Modification

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Get Involved!This Year

• Finalize Flotation Design
• Search for Crucial Parts
• Aide in construction
• Frame
• Drivetrain

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Get Involved!Next Year

• Creating an Organization
• Develop Constitution
• Officer Tree
• Apply for Student Organization Funding for 2007
• Senior Design Possibilities
• Complete Drivetrain
• Flotation and Propulsion Optimization

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Questions?