pic: Simple, Yet Effective Chassis

[Alex Cormier]

The dimensions are 27.75" x 37.75". The middle wheels are lowered by 1/8". Those big black 'end caps' attach the side plates to the front rails and back rails. The mini support braces inside attach to the 1x1's and attach to the side plates too. I did not include all the 1/2" rod supports due to i did this on my laptop and inventor freaks out as is. I also left out the idlers. There is a lexan sheeting to add the electronics and transmissions and what else you want on there.

My next design will include a transmission within the side plates. I am trying to make these designs not fabulous looking, but able to be made by any team with out much resources.

This type of design has been proven since 2005. The axle system was something I picked up from 1930. It is very unique and a great idea. The axle has a hole for a pin to go through, so in the need of repair all you need to do is pull the pin and the axle will come out with ease. The wheels will be driven from sprockets attached to the wheels.

Any other questions?