I know the aluminum honey comb provides more stiffness and rigidity in comparison to foam honeycomb monocoque of the same thickness
But I was wondering how would it compare vs a fully carbon of the same thickness
It will be more expensive and definitely more labor intensive
Also consideribly heavier
But would it be consideribly stiffer and safer is my question!!
Some individuals on this subreddit are geniuses when it comes to monocoques and frames so please share your 2 cents
I'm doing some research for my team to check if a split monocoque is a viable option. Currently, we are using a single piece monocoque design, but the manufacturing process takes way too long because we have to laminate the whole thing in the mold trough te cockpit opening. Does anyone have any tips/opinions/articles that would be useful to me?
For our next car we will switch to a two piece mono. Only thing we have no elegant solution for laminating the front hoop in the bottom part of the chassis. The best idea until now is to Laminate the front hoop in the top half, let the bottom part stick out, leave the space in the bottom half without core and inner layer and laminating over it when the two halves are joint together. We use a milled Alu Roll hoop and vartm for the mono. Thanks in advance :)
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United States Patent Application 20210206121 Kind CodeA1 Willison; Robert July 8, 2021 METHODS OF MAKING MONOCOQUES OF LAND VEHICLES USING MODULAR MOLD SYSTEMS
Abstract
Land vehicles, modular systems for forming monocoques of land vehicles, and methods of forming monocoques of land vehicles using modular systems are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the land vehicles are provided as delivery vehicles and/or utility vehicles. A land vehicle includes a monocoque supporting a plurality of wheels to permit movement of the vehicle relative to an underlying surface in use of the land vehicle.
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United States Patent Application 20210206432 Kind Code A1 Willison; Robert July 8, 2021 LAND VEHICLES INCORPORATING MONOCOQUES AND MODULAR MOLD SYSTEMS FOR MAKING THE SAME
Abstract
Land vehicles, modular systems for forming monocoques of land vehicles, and methods of forming monocoques of land vehicles using modular systems are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the land vehicles are provided as delivery vehicles and/or utility vehicles. A land vehicle includes a monocoque supporting a plurality of wheels to permit movement of the vehicle relative to an underlying surface in use of the land vehicle.
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United States Patent Application 20210206251 Kind CodeA1 Wires; Donald L. July 8, 2021 LAND VEHICLES INCORPORATING REMOVABLE POWERTRAIN UNITS, POWERTRAIN UNITS, AND METHODS THEREFOR
Abstract
Land vehicles, powertrain units for land vehicles, and methods of using land vehicles are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the land vehicles are provided as delivery vehicles and/or utility veh
... keep reading on reddit β‘Hi all, I am currently designing my own take on the 2022 regulations and have gotten stuck with regards to the survival cell.
How do teams layout the monocoque and front suspension to get the thinnest nose possible (on the y-Axis) whilst satisfying the regulations for minimum survival cell size?
Thanks in advance!
And it's from 2013, I really hope we see more of that sort of car: EV, carbonfibre structure, RWD, maybe less high than the i3. The sales weren't too bad and if I compare what's out there this sort of EV is a good approach to me. Make it as light AND cost effective as possible and have the weight low down. I drove one with better and wider tires and these are quite fun in corners.
Take the Suzuki Swift, still with ICE and 1050kg, without carbonfibre but still incredibly light for 2021. Put 300kg of batteries in there and you're still 200kg lighter than Peugeot 208 E and Honda E.
Or just convert the MX5 to EV because this is the way.
McLaren uses a carbon fiber tub for all it's roadcars. Both companies have motorsport origins. So why does ferrari still use aluminium chassis?
Iβve seen a few teams saying theyβre spending their tokens that way, but what are the doing? Obviously I know no one would know specifics but general idea?
