ME 415 Senior Design

Sponsor Info:
Team Members: Kronosport, Inc.
Jason Boast Edward A. Kron, Pres.
Eric Crouthamel 1818 Market St., 30th Fl.
Andy Strine Philadelphia, PA 19103
Dan Thearle Phone: (215) 575-7614
Ben Van Wagner Fax:(215)575-7640
Email: ekron@mstkw.com
http://www.kronosport.com/

Steering Mechanism and Suspension
Design for Kronosport's EUV's

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Background and
Problem
Statement



Detailed Steering
Design



Prototype Machining
and Assembly



Suspension
Recommendations



Final Thoughts


Extra Info

Steer Clear, Inc., comprised of senior Mechanical Engineering students at Penn State, has worked with Kronosport, Inc. to design and prototype an improved steering mechanism on Kronosport's line of Electric Utility Vehicles (EUV's). The new steering design includes an upright steering handlebar with a gear and chain translation of motion from handlebar turning to wheel turning. The new design also eliminates the use of bicycle pedals on the front of the chassis and features a footrest in their place. In addition to the steering mechanism, Steer Clear also recommended a feasible suspension system for the front and the back of the EUV. All facets of interest in this project can be found in the links at the left of this page. Thanks, and please direct any questions concerning this project to Ben Van Wagner (wbv101@psu.edu).



New Design - Upright Handlebar Steering

Previous Design - Side Seat Steering

New Design - Gear and Chain Closeup




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