Generative design applied to the design of an automobile brake pedal

Authors

  • Christian Enrique Nava Alcantar Tecnológico Nacional de México / ITS Sur de Guanajuato, Educación Superior 2000, Benito Juárez, 38980 Uriangato, Guanajuato, México https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9892-4785
  • Luis Armando Puente Gallardo Tecnológico Nacional de México / ITS Sur de Guanajuato, Educación Superior 2000, Benito Juárez, 38980 Uriangato, Guanajuato, México https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6054-4005
  • Marco Antonio Martinez Bocanegra Tecnológico Nacional de México / ITS Sur de Guanajuato, Educación Superior 2000, Benito Juárez, 38980 Uriangato, Guanajuato, México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4655-9809
  • Mariano Braulio Sánchez Tecnológico Nacional de México / ITS Sur de Guanajuato https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9965-6103

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37636/recit.v6n4e299

Keywords:

Generative design, Additive manufacturing, Finite element method, Structural Optimization, Brake pedal

Abstract

The present work proposes the use of generative design for the modeling of an automobile brake pedal, generating a functional, safe and light design proposal; reducing as much as possible the amount of material, but keeping a good mechanical resistance. For this research, use was made of the generative design module of the Autodesk Fusion 360® CAD software. This software employs a series of algorithms and the parameters defined by the user, and based on this, generate a series of pedal design proposals. As a result of the research, two brake pedal proposals were obtained. The finite element analysis (FEM) showed mechanical stresses up to 86.07 % below the ultimate stress of the manufacturing material (aluminum 6061-T4). Additionally, safety factor of up to 4.8 and a reduction in pedal mass of up to 16.67% were obtained. The results showed that generative design is a good tool to explore new ideas and concepts that promote innovation in automotive design, achieving functional, resistant and low material consumption designs.

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Solution model designed by the additive manufacturing method (model B).

Published

2023-11-19

How to Cite

Nava Alcantar, C. E., Puente Gallardo, L. A., Martinez Bocanegra, M. A., & Braulio Sánchez , M. (2023). Generative design applied to the design of an automobile brake pedal. Revista De Ciencias Tecnológicas, 6(4), e299. https://doi.org/10.37636/recit.v6n4e299