Design and Analysis of Attachable Trailer for Electric Three- Wheeler

Authors: Assistant Professor Mr. C.K. Murugesan, Mr. K. Kathiresan

Abstract: This paper describes the design and analysis of three-wheeler electric vehicle with detachable loading trailer. The problem to be dealt for this work is to design and analysis of the chassis frame using the software. The design modelling was prepared using PRO-E and the analysis is carried out using Ansys. The chassis frame is considered as an overhanging beam with supports corresponding to rear wheels and single steering system for front wheel. The total load acting on the chassis is taken as the sum of the weight of the chassis frame, weight of the persons and the other components. This total load is considered as uniformly distributed load, bending stress, shear stress and deflection is evaluated using ANSYS. The load at the seat was considered 80KG and 250KG in the loading carrier. The maximum stress obtained in the vehicle was at the joint of steering wheel with chassis. Though, its acceptable stress it should be strengthen for better results. The total deformation also was high at the driver part which cause minimum effect in the damage for the vehicle.