THE BENEDICT

Group Project | October 2018 - January 2019

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Second Year Design and Manufacturing module at Imperial College (MEng Mechanical Engineering)

(A grade)

In a group of five, designed a car to perform in speed and torque competitions, as well as be able to withstand an additional loaded mass of 80 kg, given the following constraints: a given DC motor, a set of plastic wheels, and a maximum car width of 200 mm, with manufacturing restricted to the Student Workshop of the University.
The final design was a four-wheel, rear-wheel drive car, that will employ a single stage transmission of spur gears. The aim throughout the design process was to produce a vehicle with as few components as possible, increasing its reliability during the tests and making it easier to manufacture and assemble.
The car can compete at an approximate speed of 6.7m/s and an initial (maximum) torque of 0.204Nm, meaning that it can complete a race of 70m in 15.4 seconds and tow a weight of 5kg. Additionally, the car is capable of functioning even when loaded with an 80kg mass. 
The Final Product was named "The Benedict" by our group!