Design and Analysis of Custom Manually Locking Open Differential
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https://doi.org/10.51976/cpesh280Keywords:
All-Terrain Vehicle, Traction, Lock mode, On-road performanceAbstract
This paper is written on research of utilizing the capabilities of an open and a lock differential into one differential for an SAEINDIA All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). A differential is essential for handling tough terrain because it directs power to wheels with better traction. The custom-made design for the differential is aimed for enhancing the off-road capabilities in Lock mode while maintaining on-road performance with the same differential. In off-road settings, traction is a considerable difficulty, especially on low friction surfaces like mud or gravel. For addressing to this problem, a custom locking differential was designed, having the flexibility of an open differential with the traction control of a locked one. Open, limited-slip, and locking and locking differentials are the traditional differentials and all of them have limitations. Where cost is considered open differentials are used but they struggle in off road characteristics, Limited slip type differentials solve the problem of power loss but are complex and expensive to manufacture, locked types provide traction but steering becomes difficult on paved roads. This innovative differential design incorporates a simple locking system that may be triggered manually or electronically, allowing for adaptable on- and off-road application. It strikes a mix between cost, maintenance, and performance, with easy switching between open and locked modes for increased stability and manoeuvrability. This idea attempts to improve the versatility of vehicles as they navigate through different terrains
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