An Application of Traction Vectoring to a Formula SAE Car
Document Number: 2008-01-2944
Date Published: December 2008
Author(s):
Rob Tarlton - Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Steven Ward - Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Michael Bentz - Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Norman R. Miller - Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
David Cox - Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Thomas Becker - Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Charles D. Janota - Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Abstract:
The Formula SAE competition is intended to encourage technical development consistent with safety. This paper describes an application of an automated 'fiddle brake,' or traction vectoring system to a Formula SAE car. The expected performance advantages of the system over cars equipped with mechanical limited slip differentials is discussed. Test results are included using only a limited slip differential, the limited slip differential plus the new system, and finally the new system and an open differential. The power requirements of the system are discussed. A discussion of some other traction vectoring designs is included.
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