Rear Wheel Gear

• Function
  • To transfer the rotational motion created by the motor to rotational motion used by the wheel to move the scooter
  • Each tooth fits in between chain gaps to provide steady rotational motion without slippage
• Materials
  • Aluminum/Steel?
• Manufacturing Process
  • Milling
  • Turning
• Model or Part Number
  • Find out later
• Reasons for Material Selection
  • Needs to withstand high amounts of torque
  • Gear teeth need to be strong to resist breaking
• Forces Applied to the Component
  • Torque to transfer the rotational energy into mechanical energy
• Particular Shape
  • Allows the chain to fit around it and transfer the rotational motion to the wheel
• Functional, Cosmetic, Combination
  • Functional
• Complexity
  • 2

Group 30 - Electric Scooter