Dimensional Synthesis Solution of a Compliant Clutch Mechanism for a Formula Student Car (II)

A physical four-bar linkage prototype was synthesised in which one pivot revolute joint was linked to the engine assembly of a Formula Student Car. Thus, the mechanism frame became a flexible link. The mechanism has a large torque gain, as with a low torque at the input crank supplied by a servomotor steer by wireSteer by Wire, and a high output torque is produced at the rocker arm. The entire system demonstrated good performance in terms of its reliability when operating the clutch, driving ergonomic operation using cams at the steering wheel and a well-suited clutching time when compared to the other solutions.