The Lotus Suspension Analysis SHARK module is a suspension geometric and kinematic modelling tool, with a user- friendly interface which makes it easy to apply changes to proposed geometry and instantaneously assess their impact through graphical results.
The graphic above shows the plan view of the suspension system of a Race car.
The above graphic shows plan View of the Suspension and Steering systems of a Race car in MSC Adams Software.
- The Lotus Shark takes parameters of vehicle as input to like Wheelbase, Wheeltrack, Mass, Hardpoints, etc.
- The geometry of the suspension system can be changed to achieve the desired goals by changing the hardpoints.
The green circles surrounded by red boxes illustrate the Hardpoints of Suspension System.
For example, the mount where Shock absorber is connected to the chassis is a hardpoint. Similarly, ‘Wheel Centre’ is the point about which the wheel rotates is also a hardpoint.
The Algorithm scrapes data from Lotus Shark software and outputs optimal hardpoints coordinates in the specified range.
The algorithm uses ‘Hit and Trial’ method to get the required results. The targets quantified into range of coordinates by the user
- random-To Generate Random Coordinates.
- time- To Delay the Program.
- Pyautogui-To perform Clicking.
- shutil -To Manipulate Files.
- openpyxl -To Manipulate csv files.
- os- To Manipulate Files
