Introduction

Automobile industry is currently one of the widest and biggest in the world; being the automobile an
essential good for society. All types of existing vehicles have been developed in order to transporting,
which must be done in the best possible conditions for people as well as for cargo. Always
minimizing vibrations and decreasing interferences with the ground and environment. Suspension
will reduce the fatigue of the travelers. Regarding the comfort, it is very important for the driver,
because it will make possible to maintain concentration levels, and therefore safety. The suspension
system is on charge of keeping the best transporting conditions. Besides, it must maintain the tyre and
the road in contact. This is the most important function, due to the fact that enables the facility to
control the vehicle. It is probably true to say that the average member of the vehicle owning public is
unaware of the range of duties performed by a vehicle suspension. Certainly many would recognize
the importance of the suspension for ride, but fewer would identify its importance in the handling of a
vehicle. There are two ways by which a vehicle is provided with the suspension
1. Dependent Suspension
2. Semi Dependent
3. Independent Suspension
Independent form of suspension has benefits in packaging and gives greater design freedom when
compared to dependent systems. Some of the most common forms of front and rear designs will be
considered during this project. In this project, we will be making a prototype model of a vehicle
having Independent Suspension, which will help the vehicle to improve its stability.

Specification of design model

The Specifications of the model will be as follows:1.
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The overall dimensions 20 X 7 X 3 CM

The tyre Size 2.5 cm
The GVW ( Gross Vehicle Weight) 2.5 Kgs
Suspension Type Independent Suspension
Material of Model Steel & Plastic

Overall price

The overall price of the Model will be approximately Rs 16,000.

Details as follows:1.
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Tyre 4 nos.
Frame Assembly
Spring 8 Nos.
Suspension Kit
Total

Rs 2,000
Rs 8,000
Rs 4,000
Rs 2,000
Rs 16,000

Design of model
The design of the model will be for 2.5 kg. The model will be scaled for 1:10 ratio from actual
vehicle. The overall torque on the wheels considered is 3.125 kgf -cm. The suspension will be
independent type. The coiled spring will be used for the suspension.

Objectives of the Project:1. To understand the need of suspension in a vehicle

2. To improve the stability of a vehicle
3. To assist a vehicle to improve stability on off road conditions
4. To make a model of Independent suspension vehicle to understand its practical working