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Bridgestone World Solar Challenge - Halia's Hinge (Considerations…
Bridgestone World Solar Challenge - Halia's Hinge
Weight
Due to the nature of the project, a key consideration of the design is the weight
Single or Double hinge
FEA for optimisation of components
Easy removal of door
Removable Pivot
Bolt and nut
Threaded body leaf - durability complications
R clip to reduce tools required to remove door
Opening angle
Required for battery cell removal
If achieved is (easy) door removal required
Materials
CFRP
Aluminium inserts
Stainless steel insert
Al Alloy
Assumptions
Door weight
CoG
Door material - CFRP
Fixture of hinge to door
Fixture of hinge to spaceframe
Steel Space frame
Weld- ability of space frame
Considerations
Weight
Temperature differences/ limits
Environmental effects (wind)
Packaging constrains
Attachment to Space frame
Welded tabs
Tabs to have rivnut attachments
2 tabs per hinge to reduce weight