Innovation Abstract

Team ID 19XXX Car No. 60

College Name Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune
Team Name Team BAJA
BAJA Edition mBAJA
Location Pithampur

Innovation Abstract should not exceed TWO page and should follow the above format only. Submission of
abstract is mandatory for team to participate in the “Innovation Award” category for BAJA SAEINDIA
2019

Basis for Innovation assessment:

□ Understanding customer needs as defined in the rule book.
□ Simplicity and convenience of the usage
□ Advantages when compared to existing or similar products on the market
□ Opportunity for reduction of production expenses and price

Innovation Details:
Use of machined aluminium Engine mount and topologically optimized gearbox
Innovation Topic
mount for rear system integration and ease of assembely with increased accuracy of
Description
placement of sub-assemblies.
Roll cage Steering
✓ Suspension ✓ Brakes
Aggregate to which the ✓
Transmission / Gearbox Body
innovation belongs:
Controls / Electronics Ergonomics

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Describe Customer Use of Combined mounting for Engine and Gearbox for precise assembly of rear.
need or benefit for It also helps to increase torsional rigidity and vibration isolation for better driver
Innovation: material comfort.
cost / manufacturing Reduced Assembly time and improved suspension geometry accuracy.
cost / performance /
durability / comfort /
safety / maintenance
and service, etc.

Innovation Abstract: A two Piece aluminium machined engine mount with two supports and a topologically
optimized gearbox mount serves as a housing for all the rear sub-assemblies.
Describe in detail
Innovation, including
sketches, calculations,
materials of construction,
manufacturing process,
cost estimate etc.
No
Is this Innovation
already implemented in
Passenger vehicles by
OEMs? If yes, please
give details for OEM
vehicle etc.
Innovation
Implementation on
vehicle?
Innovation Patented
● An Aluminium block (6061 grade, Yield strength 240 MPa) is machined to
make two piece engine and gearbox mount with an I-section for better
stress distribution and a topologically optimized gearbox mount.
● The engine mount is water jet and a final machining is done on VMC for I
section slots and for better surface finish to increase fatigue life.
● The two piece engine mount is supported and aligned by two slotted
supports increasing torsional rigidity and a use of composite vibration
isolators.
● The composite vibration isolators comprise of cast aluminium spacers with
rubber dampers.
● For accurate placement of gearbox another aluminium block is machined
on VMC with a topologically optimized design.
● The topologically optimised bracket has rollcage pipe profile for accurate
placement and is mounted on the rollcage with two brackets. The mounting
brackets form a node like structure as it is at the same point as the H-arm
mounting.
● The inboard brake calliper in rear is mounted on gearbox casing.
✓
Yes
Reason:
No
(Kindly provide Patent Link/Reference)
Yes
✓
No