Hood design-Week 2
HOOD DESIGN - NX
Objective-Designing of hood outer panel, inner panel and reinforcements with the given outer hood skin, master section and design parameters using nx.
Introduction-The hood or bonnet is the hinged cover over the engine of motor vehicles.Hoods can open to allow access to the engine compartment, or trunk on rear-engine and some mid-engine vehicles for maintenance and repair.A typical hood assembly consist of hood outer panel, inner panel, latch and striker, hinge, hood stay. Hood stay is an apparatus for supporting the engine hood of a moto vehicle in its open position. The purpose of opening the engine hood is for inspecting engine room, replenishing cooling water and engine oil, changing parts and making repairs etc.
DESIGN PARAMETERS
Outer panel-
Inner panel-
Hemming-
Corner Relief-
Mastic sealant-
Reinforcements-
The reinforcements used are-
- Latch & striker
- Hinge
Position of Hinge & Striker:-
Emboss:-
Draft analysis:-
Conclusion-
All the parts are designed as per the requirements and based on the given dimension.with completion of the hood design succesfully its can be forwarded for manufacturing and
can be used for vehicles.here the safety of both the occupant and the pedestrian is taken to consideration which is designed based on euroNCAP safety regulations.