Gearbox Design

You can view the 3D model here. A report of the basic analysis can be found here.

Aim -

To design and manufacture a high reduction gearbox for the base rotation of a manipulator mounted on Team Anveshak's 2020 rover overcoming the problems faced in the previous gearbox

Motivation -

The single stage gearbox which was being earlier used was easily backdrivable. In order to overcome this, I designed a two stage gearbox to increase the reduction ratio and hence prevent backdrivability.

What I learnt/applied -

Space and weight considerations while designing a gearbox
Practical application of course concepts (regarding gear ratios)
Practically applying simple mechanics concepts to make powerful real-world models

Progress and Current Status -

Analysis done to find required gear ratio
3D model made on Fusion 360
Current - Project discarded due to cancellation of the competition due to COVID-19

Rough Timeline -

Project started - First week of February
Design completed - First week of March
Project shelved - 2nd week of March (closure of college)