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Volume: 11 Issue: 05 | May 2024
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Design and Application of Cutting Brake for ATV with Open Differential Gunnraj Singh Duggal1 , Mr Rakesh Chander Saini2, Abhay Malhotra3, Vishnu Pandey4, Seemant Wason5 2Assistant professor 1,3,4&5Students
Department of mechanical and Automation engineering Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Technology, Rohini, Delhi, 110086 ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
hydraulic handbrakes in drifting, implementing a cutting brake on the front differential requires careful engineering and driver training to ensure safety, reliability, and compatibility with the vehicle's drivetrain components.
Abstract - Braking is an essential aspect of vehicle safety and control, serving as the primary mechanism for slowing down or stopping a vehicle. It plays a crucial role in preventing accidents by allowing drivers to respond to obstacles, traffic, and emergencies effectively. Beyond safety, brakes contribute to overall vehicle handling and stability, distributing weight properly among the wheels and ensuring balanced braking. Efficient braking systems minimize stopping distance, reduce wear on other vehicle components, and enable drivers to maintain control during downhill descents. In modern vehicles, cutting brakes are used . to increase maneuvering characteristics of an ATV Key Words: brakes
Master Cylinder, Clamping Force, Cutting
1.INTRODUCTION Fig -1: cutting brakes in different traction condition
Cutting brakes, commonly used in ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) and off-road vehicles, are a specialized braking system designed to provide increased maneuverability by allowing the driver to selectively brake individual wheels. In ATVs equipped with a front open differential, cutting brakes function by applying braking force to one wheel while allowing the other wheel on the same axle to spin freely.
In a 4x4 off road vehicle, the open differential in the front will provide more power to the wheel which has less resistance.
1.2 HIGH SPEED TURNING
1.1 WORKING Installing a cutting brake on the front differential for offroad use could offer several advantages. By selectively applying the cutting brake to one side of the front differential, drivers can improve maneuverability, allowing for tighter turns and more efficient navigation around obstacles. Additionally, using the cutting brake to transfer power away from slipping or spinning wheels can enhance traction, aiding in maintaining control on challenging terrain. This capability also assists in correcting the vehicle's trajectory and regaining steering control in unstable conditions. Furthermore, the cutting brake can facilitate precise maneuvers in technical offroad situations, such as negotiating tight spots or traversing steep inclines. While not as common as
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