Stress Analysis of Instrument Panel Knobs Delphi Delco Electronics Systems

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Krishna, Arvind, author.

Conference Name:

SAE 2000 World Congress (2000-03-06 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2000

Summary:

In this paper, hoop stresses in the hubs of plastic knobs used in instrument panels are analyzed. The objective is to provide analytical formulas for stresses due to knob assembly and temperature cycling. Insertion forces are estimated using simple beam equations to model spring deflection. These forces are used to predict stresses in the D-shaped hubs of the knobs, using equations for thick pressure vessels. Solutions for stresses due to thermal expansion mismatches between the plastic hub and metal spring are derived using a press-fit analogy. Finite element analysis (FEA) is used to supplement and validate the analytical results. The proposed simple calculations are useful for up-front design assessment, enabling the engineer to select appropriate dimensions for knob hubs, springs and shafts

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Publisher Number:

2000-01-0316

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