Diseño y construcción de un patinete eléctrico de montaña para la movilidad conveniente a la topografía de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

The objective of this research project was to design an electric mountain scooter by using CAD software to achieve better performance compared to those on the market. Various simulations and field tests were carried out where the best prototype was selected. The research method was used in the design of the electric scooter to know the type of material necessary for its construction. As well as studies with the purpose of selecting the best electronic components for its assembly, several simulations were also carried out in which an optimal design was determined with the intention of improving performance. In addition, the prototype performance was compared through field tests, taking into account the demographic terrain of Ambato city. Various routes were taken with different electric mobility vehicles where the results of each test were analyzed. The frame examined by CAD software was geometrically modeled, then the selection of components such as battery, motor and controller was resolved through mathematical operations. The prototype also used a bicycle front air suspension. After all the parameters were obtained, and the components were selected, its construction proceeded in which the prototype was validated through field tests, where speed curves of the electric scooter in operation were achieved, data from the comparison with an electric scooter. It is concluded that the electric scooter is a solution for vehicular congestion and is of great help to reduce the pollution footprint in the world. It is recommended in performance comparisons to use more electric mobility vehicles in order to obtain considerable results to determine the best option.