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The key is to move the part origin to where we want our system datum to be, i.e. if we want it on the welded tab for the shock, make the origin up there.
Make use of as many equations as possible (make it parametric) so it’s easier to adjust later
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November 21, 2024
Notes:
Space claim meeting to discuss possible changes to wheelbase due to unreleased regulations.
Soft locked more parameters such as ride height, front wheel displacement, space occupancy, and battery pack location.
FSU:
Ride height is set at 110mm with 10mm for a safety factor (there were issues with MSXV because the weight was more than anticipated)
Aero body fabric is roughly 3mm thick and it is in contact with the lower chassis tube; therefore, there is 113mm from bottom of chassis tube to the ground.
Wheel base is extended 0.6m because of the likely possibility that regulations change from MSXV.
More space is claimed for FSU above the top chassis tubing. We claimed all the way up to the top aero body (this is determined by max wheel displacement under compression).
This allows us to likely implement a bell crank system above the top chassis tube.
Tasks:
Continue to work on improving nodal
Nodal has to be changed because of the determined new ride height. This may cause changes in height of the chassis box. To be determined by the weekend.
Pushrod/bell crank nodal continues to be reworked. Once the new geometry for the UCA and LCA are set, the 3 positions of the bell crank can be integrated into the overall nodal. By this time, the shock will be soft locked and MATLAB calculations can begin.
RSU:
Tasks: