Construction

Description

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The design was made in order to allow for easy assembly. The two mounting plate were modified and revised so that the steering column would be able to be put in from the bottom of the mounting plates. This is done so that the steering column itself does not need to be slid through both bearings and mounting plates, thus making the system easier to assemble. Some issues with manufacturing the mounting plates is that the holes need to be exact. One of the ways this issue can be addressed is that the mounting plates will be cut out using the plasma cutter. Assuring very accurate and precise hole locations and slot locations.

 

The start of this project revolves around the steering column. It will be mounted in between two bearings which are most likely going to be welded on the frame or bolted on to the frame. The steering wheel will be mounted closest to the driver while the Pittman arm will be mounted on the opposite side. There will be one bolt going through the Pittman arm that will connect the tie rods to the steering column. The tie rods will then connect to the steering spindles in order for the wheels to rotate. The bearings allow the steering column to rotate, which rotates the Pittman arm, which moves the tire rods that turn the steering spindles, and allows the wheels to turn.

 

Manufacturing issues

 

Some manufacturing issues might be connecting the steering wheel to the steering column. There are different ways to do this such as welding or a bolting screws to the shaft and steering wheel.

Other than that there will be much welding in the design. The Pittman arm might have a tubular shaft that connects to the steering column which would be welded.