Electromagnetic Steering Dampers for Motorcycles

The study is focused on development of new and innovative method of steering damper systems. Primary objective is to develop a steering damper system which can vary its dampening properties based on variation of motorcycle speed. Secondary objective is to develop a dry system which does not use any kind of fluid for dampening purpose, as a dry system is easier to use and maintain. Various approaches are discussed which satisfy the purpose and the approach which is more efficient and satisfies both the objective is discussed in detail. The working of the system along with a schematic 3-D model is explained. The static structural analysis of various critical working components of the assembly is analysed for the forces that needed to be arrested and the stressed developed in them due to those forces. The analysis has resulted in the understanding of the working of the assembly and it capabilities to take up the required stresses and satisfying the objectives.

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Zaid Waghoo and Pratik Vaje are mechanical engineers, keenly interested in research and development in mechanical and automotive domain. They specialize in CAD, CAE, CFD and have a working knowledge in Embedded Systems. They have published many research papers in reputed technological journals.