Design and Analysis of Swing Arm

Abstract

A motorbike or bicycle's swing arm is the mechanical link between the frame and the vehicle's rear wheel. Its job is to permit vertical motion of the back wheel, dampening out vibrations and shocks sent from the road. It also enables customized to the rider's needs. The swing arm may have one or two sides, and is usually composed of mild steel. Design and construction of the swing arm have a significant impact on the performance of a motorbike or bicycle, which play an important part in the vehicles overall stability and handling. Analysis of the stresses and deformations experienced by a swing arm during operation is what this project is all about.  Are computed by the program once the material characteristics and boundary conditions have been applied to the updated model iron, and carbon fiber were all tested for their performance as swing arm materials under 350pa and 450pa, respectively. The stress and displacement study of a swing arm provides for a thorough examination over the arm, which in turn may aid in the localization of possible failure spots. The findings of are used to validate the design and find opportunities for improvement, such as making it stronger or lighter. Tools utilized ANSYS software for analysis CATIA software for swing arm modeling