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Collect information of chassis specifications of different vehicles.
Guided By
Prof. A.S. Kappikeri
Prepared By
Vaishnav R. Kamble
What is Chassis?
The Chassis is a French word and was originally use to indicate the frame
or main structure of a vehicle. And now it is use to indicate the complete
vehicle except the body for the heavy vehicle having a separate body.
Chassis is the most important part of a vehicle and only fewer people
care about it. Chassis contains all the major parts to propel the
vehicle, direct its movement, stop it, and also run smoothly over uneven
surfaces. It is also known as a carrying unit because all of the
components are mounted on it including the body
Types of Chassis
Following are the types of chassis according to the fitting of engine:
1. Conventional Chassis
2. Non-Conventional Chassis
3. Full forward
4. Semi forward
5. Bus chassis
6. Engine in front
7. Engine at the center
1. Conventional chassis
Full forward chassis in which the engine is fitted outside the driver
cabin or seats like in cars and old Tata trucks. In this arrangement, the
driver’s seat is far enough from the front wheel.
4. Semi forward
In this types of chassis, half portion of the engine is in the driver cabin
and the other remaining half is outside of the cabin Bedford pack up. It
gives better visibility of the road to the driver.
5. Bus chassis
In this type of chassis, the whole engine is fitted in the driver cabin. As
shown in the figure. It provides an increased floor space in the vehicle.
The driver’s seat is above the front wheel and he can see the full front
road right from the front wheels.
6. Engine in front
In most vehicles, the engine is fitted in the front portion of the chassis.
The drive is given to the front wheels. The engine may also be added at
the back portion of the chassis. This arrangement does not require a
long propeller shaft. Gearbox and differential arc combined in one unit.
7. Engine at the center
The engine may also be fitted at the center of the chassis. This type of
arrangement gives full space of chassis floor for use. In the Royal tiger
world master bus, the engines are fitted at the center of the chassis.
What is Frame?
The frame is an important part of the chassis. All the remaining
components of the chassis are mounted on it. It is a rigid
structure that forms a skeleton to hold all the components
together.
The engine is fixed in the front end of the frame and attaches to
the clutch and transmission unit to form the power assembly. At
the rear end of the frame, the rear axle is attached through the
rear spring. On the steering system, some parts are bolted to
the frame and some on the body. The petrol tank is fixed to the
rear of the frame.
Working of the Frame
1. To carry the weight of a vehicle and passengers.
2. It withstand the engine and transmission torque and thrust
stresses, as well as accelerating and braking torques.
3. To withstand the centrifugal force while cornering.
4. To withstand the bending stresses and twisting due to the. As and
fall of the front and rear axles.
Future Scope
While Aluminum may be the wave of the future for now. some
exotic car companies are already looking ahead to composite
materials.
Take for Porsche Carrera GT, which used a completely Carbon-
Fiber monocoque construction in addition to Carbon Fiber body
panels.
Reference
https://www.theengineerspost.com/types-of-chassis-frames
https://gomechanic.in/blog/types-of-car-chassis
https://www.mechanicalbooster.com/2014/02/what-is-chassis-in-
automobile-how-many-types-of-car-according-to-the-body-style.