College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-04 07:25:37
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
MECE 461-002
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
SAE Baja, also known as Baja SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers Baja), is a series of collegiate design competitions organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). These competitions challenge teams of students to design, build, and race off-road vehicles that can withstand rough terrain and perform in various dynamic events. The objective of this Senior Design Project is to design, manufacture, and test an adjustable driven Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) pulley to adjust the preload on the spring. This will allow easier adjustment on the CVT preload at smaller increments. This design could be used for future Zips Baja vehicles and multiple CVT tuning combinations. An adjustable CVT driven system can offer several benefits for SAE Baja applications including optimized power delivery, improved efficiency for different dynamic events, and adaptability to various driving conditions.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Kai Kwon
First Reader
Dr. Alper Buldum
Second Reader
Dr. Amir Nourhani
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Saxton, Elijah; McConnell, Colin; Bolek, Trent; Malboeuf, Caleb; and Rawson, Alexander, "Adjustable Load on CVT Driven Project" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1845.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1845