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Optimizing Formula Racing Car Parts with IoT: A Case Study on Gator Motorsports
Overview
Optimizing Formula Racing Car Parts with IoT: A Case Study on Gator MotorsportsAltair |
Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors | |
Automotive Cement | |
Product Research & Development | |
Smart Parking Vehicle Performance Monitoring | |
System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The use of solidThinking Inspire in the design process resulted in significant improvements in the performance of the vehicle's bell cranks and brake pedal. The new design resulted in a 6.6% weight decrease over the prior year’s bell crank, as well as a reduction in max stress by 1,000 psi, all while increasing the overall stiffness of the part. The redesigned pedal resulted in a significant increase in factor of safety. The successful usage of Inspire has encouraged the team to use it on multiple new parts in the future. The team is currently working on producing the part so it is ready for the team's first racing event in Brooklyn, Michigan early next year. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Decrease in bell crank weight by 6.6% | |
Decreased bell crank max stress by 1,000 psi | |
Increased stiffness in both bell crank and brake pedal | |