Lightweight FEA-optimized welded truss push bar and quick-release trackside interface for Formula Student.
Luleå Formula Student faced a critical bottleneck: illegal and non-ergonomic track equipment. Leading a team of three, we engineered a compliant replacement that radically improved pit lane logistics.
Engineering Value:
• Mechanism: Designed a novel four-bar linkage allowing two operators to precision-steer the 300 kg vehicle without a driver.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduced unit cost by 50% (5,600 SEK to 2,600 SEK) by standardizing steel profiles.
• DFM: Replaced complex welding with bolted connections, simplifying assembly and maintenance.