utilizing a spring in a kinetic regenerative braking system to reduce engine size eugene lee
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Utilizing a Spring in a Utilizing a Spring in a Kinetic Regenerative Kinetic Regenerative
Braking System to Braking System to Reduce Engine SizeReduce Engine Size
Eugene LeeEugene Lee
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A larger engine = greater torque and A larger engine = greater torque and faster max speedfaster max speed
Engines are excessively largeEngines are excessively large
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NeedNeed
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Vehicular TerminologyVehicular Terminology
Torque = rFsinTorque = rFsinӨӨ Horsepower = (torque*RPM)/5252Horsepower = (torque*RPM)/5252 1 Horsepower = 33,000 foot-pounds 1 Horsepower = 33,000 foot-pounds
per minute = 44,742 joulesper minute = 44,742 joules
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Continuously Variable Continuously Variable TransmissionTransmission
Transmission that allows smooth Transmission that allows smooth gear changesgear changes
Can be used to Can be used to
increase / decrease increase / decrease
the turning speed the turning speed
of a deviceof a device
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Literature ReviewLiterature Review
Li et al (2008) used a torsion spring Li et al (2008) used a torsion spring to store energy for vehicles.to store energy for vehicles.
Leonard et al (2003) used a tension Leonard et al (2003) used a tension spring to store energy for bicycles. spring to store energy for bicycles.
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How the Spring will FunctionHow the Spring will Function
Spring will aid both in deceleration Spring will aid both in deceleration and accelerationand acceleration
Tension added
Tire slows down due to greater tension
Tension released
Tire spins due to release of tension
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Spring DiagramSpring Diagram
Closes when car brake is pressed
Closes when accelerator is pressed
Signals of braking or accelerating
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Possible PrototypePossible Prototype
Similar to actual model in design.
Electromagnetic/ hydraulic clamp
Attached to exterior frame
Car model
Variable resistance can be produced by changing gears, controlled by a microprocessor.
Bicycle Tire
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Alternate prototypeAlternate prototype
Attached to exterior frame of bike to prevent turning
While braking/ accelerating, ends of spring device will attach to bicycle tire
Variable resistance can be produced by changing gears, controlled by a microprocessor.
Electromagnetic/ hydraulic clamp
Bicycle Tire
Bicycle model
Based off of Li (et al, 2008)
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PurposePurpose
Experiment would attempt to find if Experiment would attempt to find if extra weight of the system will not extra weight of the system will not be offset by benefits created by be offset by benefits created by spring system.spring system.
Will try to find which method is more Will try to find which method is more efficient through formulas and efficient through formulas and statistical analysis: kinetic or statistical analysis: kinetic or electrical regenerative electricity.electrical regenerative electricity.
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Do-abilityDo-ability
Materials, not cheap, but easily foundMaterials, not cheap, but easily found
Relatively simple technologyRelatively simple technology
Going to Engineering Camp in Going to Engineering Camp in StonybrookStonybrook
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