bearing stack form NGM adjustable gap
Photo by
Peter Augenbergs
created 4/2/2003
submitted 4/2/2004 05:00:16 PM
this is the bearing stack that comes out of the rotor/hub assembly after removing the snap ring and outer wheel bearing.
attachment of a composite shell to a spaceframe chassis
Article by
Peter Augenbergs
created 1/15/2003
submitted 1/15/2004 12:06:21 PM
traditonally, its not easy to attach a 6'x16' body to a frame that is not much bigger than a 6' tall person, and have it hold up at highway speeds. outlined below is how the MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Team attaches the aerobody/array to the chassis.
scratched spindle of NGM adjustable gap motor
Photo by
Peter Augenbergs
created 4/2/2003
submitted 4/2/2004 05:02:04 PM
the adjustable gap mechanism can be seen here. since the bearings slide on teh spindle, they produce gouges, making it vvery diffficult to reassemble.