Fender Design Challenge

FENDER DESIGN CHALLANGE

In the fender design challenge A-class surface of fender is provided with following detailed master section for drip area is provided. Further it is mentioned to design other mounting positions such as A-pillar area, Sill Mount Area and Bumper Mount area as design requirements.

Overview-

Fender is the component in the vehicle that performs as frame for wheel, it safeguards the components engine compartment from outside atmospheric conditions also stops stone pellets, road chipping, mud or sand being thrown out from wheels in the air. As such fender becomes one safeguards for pedestrians when car is moving. It is mounted on vehicle with connections at 5 following positions-

A Pillar
Body Mounting Area
Sill
Bumper and
Drip Area

Design Details-

Fender Mounting areas are drilled with 5mm diameter holes to make fender fastened to vehicle.

1st A-pillar mounting area is designed with two mounting holes.

Drip area is calculated and designed according to given master section and additional rib is provided to have extra strength & flexibility to fender at connecting position.

Bumper mounting area is designed with two mounting holes.

Fender is provided with holes at wheel arc section for attachment of baffle.

Sill Mount Area is designed with two mounting holes.

Body mount area is designed with two mounting holes.

Summary-

Overall fender is provided with standard 0.75mm thickness.