Design and Analysis of an Epicyclic Gearbox for an Electric Drivetrain
Timir Patel1, Ashutosh Dubey2, Lokavarapu Bhaskara Rao3
1Timir Patel, Final Year student, Mechanical Engineering. at Vellore Institute of Technology.
2Ashutosh Dubey, Final Year Student Mechanical Engineering. at Vellore Institute of Technology.
3Lokavarapu Bhaskara Rao, Associate. Professor, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT Chennai.
Manuscript received on 12 August 2019. | Revised Manuscript received on 18 August 2019. | Manuscript published on 30 September 2019. | PP: 6834-6842 | Volume-8 Issue-3 September 2019 | Retrieval Number: C5787098319/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.C5787.098319
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Abstract: This paper focusses on the designing and optimizing of a planetary gearbox for an FSAE formula electric car. The conventional arrangement of single or double stage reduction transmissions are bulky and uneconomical for an FSAE car because of their less power to weight ratios and high volume to weight ratios. A planetary gearbox gives a balance between weight and power transmitted. The procedure for the design was an iterative process to determine the optimum dimensions and materials for the gearbox. The method utilized the standard equations for gear calculations and computational simulations for designing and CAD modelling for various parts of the gearbox. The transmission shafts and bearings are designed using the standard force equations. The lubrication system is also selected according to established methods.
Keywords: Epicyclic Gearbox, Electric Drivetrain, Planetary Gearbox, FSAE formula Electric car, Gear Design, Shaft Design, Gear Lubrication
Scope of the Article: Software Analysis, Design and Modelling