Node Design Presentation

Creative Design of Nodes

1. Node Design Phase 1 Presentation Presented by SD1/SD2/IV/SA

2. Our Goal Node Design Pattern and substantiating theory. Utilised for the design of all the Nodes throughout the chassis. Initial Node used for Design

3. Original Node

4. 3D Printed Materials Aluminium Titanium AlSi10Mg Selective Laser Melting (additive manufacturing method, use of powered material) High strength, high hardness and dynamic strength Light weight Property Value Yield Stress 240 MPa Young's Modulus 65 GPa Hardness 120 HB Tensile Strength 410 MPa Elongation 5% TiAl6V4 High resistance to corrosion Low specific gravity Selective Laser Melting (additive manufacturing method, use of powered material) Great for motorsport applications Property Value Yield Stress 1065 MPa Young's Modulus 110 GPa Hardness 320 HV5 Tensile Strength 1215 MPa Elongation 10 %

5. Integrated Node Design

6. Spherical Node Design

7. Tubular Node Design

8. Lattice Node Design

9. Design Inspiration & Genisis Lego: Locking Eyelet

10. Modular Eyelet Node Design Part A Part B Coupling Pin Collar

11. Modular Eyelet Node Design Assembly Options

12. Benefits of Modular Eyelet Node Design Reduced Number of components Less Materials = Reduction in weight Reduction in weakness points (less thin members) Modularisation means less print patterns Easier assembly Looks slick

13. Extensions of Modular Eyelet Node Design Locking teeth between surfaces Securing end-cap positions with locking pins Addition of a design for irregularly angled joints Hollow out solid material within stress / strain limits Determine best method for securing frame rods within end-caps

14. What’s Next? Stress strain Testing Investigate concept extensions Investigate material options and printing techniques Incorporate into frame design file and test rigidity Iterate Iterate Iterate

15. Questions?