International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 11 Issue: 02 | Feb 2024
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VEHICLE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT BY INSTALLATION OF UNIQUE CONTROL ATTACHMENT IN STEERING SYSTEM WITH MOVABLE HEADLIGHTS Dr.D. Satheesh Pandian1, Mrs.D.Thangamari2, Mr.M.Mohanraj3 1Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, K.L.N. College of Engineering, Sivagangai (D.t), Tamilnadu,
India
2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, K.L.N. College of Engineering, Sivagangai (D.t),
Tamilnadu, India
3Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, K.L.N.College of Engineering, Sivagangai (D.t), Tamilnadu,
India ----------------------------------------------------------------***----------------------------------------------------------------brackets and headlight members are able to move in ABSTRACT The standard method of steering involves the use of a manually operated steering wheel positioned in front of the driver. This steering wheel is connected to the front wheels through a steering column, which is equipped with universal joints to enable slight deviations from a straight line. Different arrangements can be observed on various types of vehicles. For instance, a tiller or rear-wheel steering may be utilized. Tracked vehicles like tanks typically utilize differential steering, where the tracks move at varying speeds or even in opposite directions to alter the course. The focus of this paper, however, is on front wheel steering, which incorporates movable headlights and the latest interelectronic technology.
Keywords: Movable Head Light, steering system, vehicle safety
1 INTRODUCTION Vehicle safety aims to reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents or mitigate the detrimental consequences of accidents, particularly those that impact individuals' wellbeing and physical condition. Safety mechanisms have been incorporated into automobiles for many years, with certain features designed specifically to protect the passengers inside the vehicle, while others are meant to safeguard others on the road. The development and production of a steering-controlled Headlight system, designed to enhance the safety of the vehicle. This apparatus pertains to a headlight setup for automobiles, specifically designed to be linked to the vehicle's steering system in order to light up the intended route of travel. This system comprises of support brackets that can be operated to connect headlight supporting members onto a frame portion of the vehicle. There are linkage means that interconnect the brackets, allowing them to move together. Additionally, there are means that connect one of the brackets to the vehicle's connector rod. As a result, the
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relation to the direction of vehicle travel. This device pertains to a headlight setup that is linked to the steering and front wheel assembly of a vehicle in order to ensure that the headlight components and front wheels remain aligned at all times. The steering mechanism enables the driver to navigate the moving vehicle along the road and make desired right or left turns. Moreover, the maneuvering of the vehicle should not demand increased exertion from the driver. Ensuring car safety involves preventing car collisions and reducing the detrimental consequences of such incidents. In a conventional front wheel steering system, the rear wheels do not rotate towards the curve, thereby limiting the effectiveness of the steering mechanism. Nevertheless, the rear wheels in these systems were only steered by 2 or 3 degrees, with the primary goal of aiding the front wheels rather than steering independently. While a sophisticated four-wheel steering system for production has not been developed, several experimental prototypes incorporating cutting-edge technologies have been constructed and tested with positive results. Typically, when vehicles make turns, the tires experience the effects of grip, momentum, and steering input. However, when the vehicle deviates from driving straight ahead, the tires encounter road grip and slip angle. Traction ensures the car's tires grip the road surface, while momentum propels the car forward in a straight line. The car briefly opposes turning, resulting in the tire losing traction. As soon as the vehicle starts to react to the steering command, lateral forces are produced. The car flips over as the back wheels attempt to mimic the cornering forces produced by the front tires. Due to the time lapse between the control signal and the vehicle's reaction, this occurrence is referred to as tail lag. When the steering wheel is turned, the vehicle's frame sways and the rear wheels once more attempt to align with the cornering forces produced by the front wheels.
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