Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology: Industrial Training AT Jtekt India Private LTD
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology: Industrial Training AT Jtekt India Private LTD
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
AT
JTEKT INDIA PRIVATE LTD.
2. Proper Steering Effort: If nothing is done to prevent it, steering effort will be greater when the car
is stopped and will decrease as the speed of the car increases. Therefore, in order to obtain easier
steering and better feel of the road, the steering should be made lighter at low speeds and heavier at
high speeds.
3. Smooth Recovery: While the car is turning, the driver must hole the steering wheel firmly. After the
turn is completed, however, recovery- that is, the return of the wheels to the straight-ahead position-
should occur smoothly as the driver relaxes the force with which he is turning the steering wheel.
4. Minimum transmission of Shock from Road Surface: Loss of steering wheel control and transmission
of kickback due to road surface must not occur.
The basic aim of steering is to ensure that the wheels are pointing in the desired directions. This is typically
achieved by a series of linkages, rods, pivots and gears. One of the fundamental concepts is that of caster
angle - each wheel is steered with a pivot point ahead of the wheel; this makes the steering tend to be self-
centering towards the direction of travel. The steering linkages connecting the steering box and the wheels
usually conforms to a variation of Ackermann steering geometry, to account for the fact that in a turn, the
inner wheel is actually traveling a path of smaller radius than the outer wheel, so that the degree of toe
suitable for driving in a straight path is not suitable for turns. The angle the wheels make with the vertical
plane also influences steering dynamics (see camber angle) as do the tires.
Akermann steering
1. Efficiency is high (about 85%), making it light and causing a very little fatigue, even in long
distance travel.
2. It is more stable at higher speeds.
3. It has high endurance making the wear low even in long-term use.
4. Turning of the handle is very smooth, thus the dependability and certainty of turning is very
high.
collapsible column steering:
It is also known as ‘Energy absorbing steering column’. Engineers invented it to reduce the risk of injuries
occurring to the driver in case of frontal impacts.
The engineers conducted several studies on the subject. In case such a vehicle confronts a severe
frontal impact, then the solid rod of steering column hurts the head and rib cage of the driver.
Thus, it elevates the severity of injuries. This is the main reason why automotive engineers
invented the collapsible-steering columns. They protect the drivers from possible injuries.the
collapsible column has a ‘tube within a tube’ type of structure. It consists of hollow tubes of steel fitted into
each other with the help of a special bearing and sealing. When the vehicle meets a frontal impact of a sever
intensity, this tube structure collapses and absorbs the energy of impact. Thus, it considerably reduces the risk
of damage to the driver’s body
The hydraulic power assist unit supports the driver in turning the steering
wheel, thereby steering the tire.
The system is compact and superior in the steering performance, capable of
issuing a large output.
There are two types: column type with which the power assist unit is located in the
column (inside the cabin) and rack type with which it is located in the engine room.
Mechanical endurance testing is required to test these products safely and effectively in a variety of extreme
conditions. These tests are designed to calculate your products' reactions to extreme stress safely and effectively
controlled testing conditions.
2.Propeller shaft
4.Couplings
When traveling in a straight line, where one wheel starts to slip (and spin faster than the wheel
with traction), torque is reduced to the slipping wheel (Trq 2 ) and provided to the slower wheel
(Trq 1 ).
In the case when the vehicle is turning and neither wheel is slipping, the inside wheel will be
turning slower than the outside wheel. In this case the inside wheel will receive more torque
than the outside wheel, which can result in understeer.[4]
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PRESENTATION
•TYPES:
1 The original Torsen T-1 (Type A) uses crossed axis helical gears to limit torque
split. The Type I can be designed for higher torque bias ratios than the Type II, but
typically has higher backlash and the potential for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
(NVH) issues, and requires a precise setup/installation.
2. The later Torsen T-2 (Type B) uses a parallel gear arrangement to achieve a
similar effect. There is also a specialist application of the T-2, known as the T-2R
(RaceMaster).
3. The latest Torsen T-3 (Type C) is a planetary type differential, in that the
nominal torque split is not 50:50. The Type C is available as single or twin version;
the Torsen twin C differential has front and center differential in the same unit.