A requirement of the project is that the generator assembly to be mounted to the suspension system in order to utilise the vertical movements of the suspension. After careful consideration, we decided that the prototype assembly would be suitably mounted at the rear suspension of a vehicle instead of the front. This is due to the limited space availability at the front wheels due to the presence of steering components as well as steering movements. Initially, we planned to fit the stator assembly onto the lower part of the suspension, while the rotor would be connected to the vehicle chassis body as shown in Figure - 1.
Figure - 1: The first proposed fitment configuration
We used a steel rod to create a link between the generator and the rear lower arm suspension. Attached to the top rod end (inside boot), is permanent magnet which acts to excite the coil magnetic field. While the other end of the rod is firmly fixed to the suspension. This point will be the key to creating the oscillations for the device to function. The image below shows the location and how it is connected to the lower arm suspension.
Figure - 2: Final fitment configuration
I'm happy that we managed to install the device on the suspension. It is much better than out initial plan. Furthermore, it would be easy for us to attach the oscilloscope to the generator. Well done bro..
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