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Research and Concept Development

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titleMounting Method List:

  1. The first method outlined uses adhesive base studs and brackets to integrate the panel to the chassis. A sample solution is posted below.

    1. Design details: Brackets are welded or bolted to chassis tubes. Base studs are attached with epoxy. Base studs are then screwed placed into bracket slot and a nut is attached to the threads securing the panel to the chassis.

    2. Pros/Cons:

      1. Pros:

        1. Same method used on previous car

        2. simple construction

      2. Cons:

        1. Requires more accurate placement onto panel, the curvature of the panel could slant the stud misaligning the threads with the hole/slot.

        2. Requires a unique bracket for each mounting location because curvature is different at each panel

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  2. The second method uses an eye bolt, and a ring to integrate the panel with the chassis. A sample solution is posted below.

    1. Design details: The platform of the ring is fixed to the panel using epoxy, and the shank of the bolt is fed and tightened through a hole in the chassis.

    2. Pros/Cons:

      1. Pros: Allows for virtually any part of the side panel to be mounted, the ring will pivot and rotate as needed to fit the curvature of the panel.

      2. Cons: Without top and bottom adhesion could shift around (unless the rings were alternating in orientation to account for that.

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    1. Just a bracket bolted to the chassis and fixed to the panel using epoxy.

    • Pros:

      • 1 piece (with exception of mounting bolts)

    • Cons:

      • Heavy (if machined out of aluminum or steel)

      • Unique brackets for each mounting spot

      • Potential for gaps due to flat bracket surfaces and a curved panels

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      1. Aircraft cable to wire fed through rings on the panels and chassis to secure the panel. Can be woven or one rope segment per loop.

      • Pros:

        • Super light

        • Extremely flexible

        • Can pull from any direction

      • Cons:

        • Any slack provides no support

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        1. Hinge bolted to chassis and fixed to panel using epoxy

        • Pros:

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        Calculations and Analysis

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        Final Design

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        Manufacturing and Assembly Plans

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