International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 09 Issue: 05 | May 2022
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DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ASPECTS OF GO-KART Meet Mukeshbhai Patel1, Trivedi Meet Paresh2, Dodiya Kartik Nareshkumar3, Prajapati Smit Babubhai4, Patel Krutangkumar Sureshbhai5, Svadas Hemang Jayeshbhai6 1Student,
Indus University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 3Student, Indus University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 4Student, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 5Student, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 6Student, Indus University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------2. Main Components of Go-Kart Abstract – The purpose of this paper is to understand the 2Student,
elements to take into consideration while manufacturing a GoKart like steering mechanism, hydraulic brakes, power-train and many more. Its main feature is that it uses four stroke engine for higher performance and also gives high fuel efficiency coupled with reduced pollution. The drive train consists of 4-stroke engine connected with CVT. We have installed kill switch system which helps in shutting off the engine. Driver can switch off and switch on the engine anytime. Electrical start eliminates the rope pulling action to crank the engine. Furthermore it has an adjustable seat for a long and short drivers so they can adjust the seats as per there comfort. Generally, in go-kart mechanical braking system is used where sometime the parts wear out and the brakes lose its efficiency so for the betterment of braking system it has a hydraulic braking system which gives a great brake power. As well as, for steering system it has an Ackerman steering system for true rolling condition or correct steering angle. It also provides a sharp turning into the race tracks. In design of frame or chassis we use cross section between the front side and the rear side, the major concern of this design to attenuate the failure together issue of safety in design.
Go-Kart consist of Chassis, Ackerman steering system, Hydraulic Brakes, DTSI Engine, CVT, Tires.
2.1 Chassis Chassis is same as any buildings foundation, it provides rigid support to engine, steering, brakes, axel, driver, etc, It is crucial to have a good design of chassis which can give the go-kart better traction for the driver to maneuver, especially diving in corners at high speeds. Go-Kart does not have a suspension system. So, compared to the normal vehicle the go kart requires the chassis itself to be flexible to fulfill the role of suspensions. Even so the go-kart chassis should be rigid enough to withstand the strains experienced during race such as weight of the drivers. It is also notable that by doing proper design of chassis we can have less vibrations which expands the life span of the chassis. Chassis should withstand different track conditions too. Dry tracks demands stiffer chassis. On the opposite side a wet track will need a more flexible chassis. Innovations have took place in this field too. One can put removal stiffening bars on the rear, front, and side of the go-kart that can be removed or added depending on the track conditions. Caged, open, offset and straight chassis are the main four types of chassis. Caged chassis has a type of chassis pipes which surround the driver and protects him/her in the event of roll over. If the track is dirt track or has uneven racing terrain, this kind of caged go kart is preferable for driver safety issues. Open, offset and straight chassis does not have roll cage around the driver. Offset and straight chassis can be differentiated from the sitting position of the driver.
Key Words: Go-Kart, Ackerman Steering, Hydraulic Brakes, Power Train.
1. INTRODUCTION The Go kart is same as other cars but has really low CG and low driver siting position, which gives birth to race thrills where one can dive into corners at very high speeds without much worries. Main chassis of go-kart is made from bunch of bent pipes welded together and with an engine, four wheels and tires attached on it becomes the Go- kart. Due to its popularity countries around the globe have started giving license to the go karts. In European Countries Go Karts are licensed with set of rules such as head lights, tail lights, horn, indicators and maximum 20hp. Go- karting is very popular racing sport for the enthusiastic. Even some commercial platforms provide rental services on their indoor or outdoor track, with renting period being 10 minutes or 15 minutes.
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We used mild steel square pipes with cross-section dimensions of 32×32 mm. Over chassis overall dimension being 6.5 feet × 4 feet.
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