Design Optimization and Analysis of Chassis and Power Transmission Sub-System of Go-Kart

The Go-Kart is a four wheeled racing vehicle with no suspension or differential. Go-karts come in all shapes and forms, from non-motorized models to high-performance racing karts. There are only four sub systems in Go-Kart they are Chassis, Steering, Power Transmission and Braking. The main objective of this paper is to find out the loop holes particularly in chassis and power transmission sub-system and also to optimize the design and analysis of chassis by considering the front, rear and side impact loads by using CATIA V5 and ANSYS 19.1. The suitable material for the chassis as well as various parts of power transmission is designed and analyzed. The frame is the most significant aspect of the go-kart’s chassis sub-system; frame optimization is done by comparing 2D and 3D frames in various viewpoints, and structural analysis is done by considering the minimum and maximum impact loads. The optimization of the Power Transmission sub-system is done by addressing heat transmission from the vehicle by adding exterior fins, which boosts the engine’s as well as vehicle’s efficiency. The go-kart is modified to incorporate the new design in the relevant sub-systems.