Hood design-Week 2
WOOD DESIGN WEEK-2
AIM: TO create and assemble the hood inner panel and outer panel and thier reinforcement by following the desingn rules and matter section
Introduction: Hood is the main component of a car at the front portion. It is used to decorate the car and add a luxurious look. The shape of the Hood is made aerodynamic in order to minimize the air effect. Hood is generally used to access the parts easily such as radiator, engine and many other parts. A car hood, also referred to as a bonnet in some other countries, is the hinged cover that rests over the engine of a front-engine vehicle. Its purpose is to provide access to the engine for repair and maintenance. A concealed latch is typically used to hold down the hood. On vehicles with an aftermarket hood and on race cars, hood pins may be used to hold down the car hood. Hoods sometimes also contain a hood scoop, wiper jets, power bulge, and/or hood ornament. Car hoods are typically constructed from steel and sometimes from aluminum. Aftermarket car hoods may be constructed from various other materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, or dry carbon. The hood design may vary from one make and model to another.
while access for repairs and maintenance Hood can fix by two methods
1. Support Rod
2. Gas Stay
In the fig 1.1 shown Support Rod and Gas Stay
Fig.1.1: Support Rod and Gas Stay
In the fig 1.2 shown Hood and its parts
Fig.1.2: Outer Panel, Inner Panel & Reinforcement
Data to be used:
Hood Thickness Information
- Outer Panel Thickness = 0.75mm
- Inner Panel Thickness = 0.75mm
- Reinforcement Thickness = 1.5mm
Master Section:
Hemming Data:
Relief rear section:
Front relief:
