Design and Analysis of the Transmission System in Go-Kart

Abstract

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Transmission system is one of the most significant portions of the vehicle architecture that helps in movement of the vehicle by transmitting power. This research paper is to explain the complete transmission system involving the methodology, calculations, design and analysis of a go-kart. There are many ways of transmitting power to the kart, but the traditional way of transmission is by using shafts and chain drives. This paper also explores various aspects including gear selection and torque management. Further, it defines the different aspects which impacts on the overall performance of the go-kart, like traction force and safety factors by focusing on the material to be used, total load acting, service factor, design load, bearing stress and so on. Also, the total road resistance that is caused in various gears is computed to ensure that the vehicle has good power distribution. The paper also comprises the calculations for the rear axle to determine the suitable diameter for the shaft. The ultimate aim is to develop a lightweight, low-cost, and highly efficient transmission system.</div></div>