M. M. ENGG.

COLLEGE
TEAM MOLTRES
ESVC030

Steering System
Abstract: - The Steering system has been chosen by considering the need of racing track and swift
turning of our vehicle.
Introduction: - Like most things in a car, the concept of steering is simple - you turn the steering
wheel, the front wheels turn accordingly, and the car changes direction. The steering of our vehicle
is arranged so that the front wheels will roll truly without any lateral slip. The front wheels are
supported on front axle so that they can swing to the left or right for steering. This movement is
produced by gearing and linkage between the steering wheel in front of the driver & the steering
knuckle or wheel.
Selection of Steering System: - The various steering systems in consideration are: Rack and Pinion
steering, Recirculating Steering and Mechanical linkage system. To select

the steering system for our vehicle, the steering department studied the applications, advantages and
disadvantages of various steering system. On the basis of this study, the matrix is constructed to
select the steering system as per requirement:
Advantages of rack and pinion of over other steering system: It is easy to operate.
The Contact between steering rack and pinion is free of play.
It is compact i.e. require less space
The idler arm (including bearing) and the intermediate rod are no longer needed.
It is economical and uncomplicated to manufacture.
It is easy to limit steering rack travel and therefore the steering angle.
In this, we can change the steering ratio according to our desire like 12:1, 7:1, 10:1 etc
Type of Steering
system

Weight

Scale Used: 1-5; 5 being best

Ease of
Cost
Free Play Manufacturability
Operatio
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Mechanical linkage system

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