Taxi 2000 Vehicle Components Weight Estimates (8/23/01) Quan. VEHICLE CHASSIS Aluminum square-tube frame Equipment cover Wheels, axles, bearings, and brackets Main support, 16 in O.D. cushion tires (Aerol ASPN 16-T-08 ) Lower lateral, 5 in O.D. polyurethane (Aerol RCR5-AER5) Upper lateral, 5 in O.D. polyurethane (Aerol RCR5-AER5) Switch, 4 in O.D. polyurethane (Aerol AEL 4-T-06) LIM bogie, 4 in O.D. polyurethane (Aerol AEL 4-T-06) TOTAL WEIGHT of WHEELS Switch mechanism Arms, high-strength, high-fatigue-resistant steel Connecting shaft, 1 in O.D., 0.065 wall thickness, 70 in long Al tube Bearings Spring Assembly Rotary solenoid drives (Ledex, Inc. 6S) Snubbers (Enidine, Inc. TK 21) Proximity detectors TOTAL WEIGHT OF SWITCH MECHANISM Auxiliary brake Actuator (Duff-Norton, 1/2 ton capacity, #2625) Attachment arm, bolts, shoe TOTAL WEIGHT of BRAKE Push-mode coupler Linear actuator Rotary actuator Coupling arm and support brackets Fastners TOTAL WEIGHT of COUPLER Shock absorbers Hydraulic 4-in stroke shock absorber (EGD, Inc. Series S) High-impact friction energy absorber Mounting brackets TOTAL WEIGHT of SHOCK ABSORBERS Power system Battery, rechargable, 24-volt, 200 watt-hrs Operates switch, aux. brake, computers, one emergency stop. Power pickup assemblies On-board power cables TOTAL WEIGHT of POWER SYSTEM Compressor with motor for Air Conditioner (Delphi Auto) 1
Wgt., lb. 17 26
4 2 4 4 4
46.4 8.75 17.5 10 10 92.65
2 1 2 1 2 4 4
12 1.4 0.4 0.5 4 0.1 0.02 18.4
1 1
2.75 3 5.75
1 1 1 1
1 4 14 0.2 19.2
1 1 2
28 15 1.5 44.5
1
21.4
4 1 set
10 4 35.4 10.9
Taxi 2000 Vehicle Components Weight Estimates (8/23/01)
Linear Induction Motors with forced-air cooling (Force Engineering) LIM Bogie Variable-Frequency Drives (Force Engineering) Transmitter/receiver assemblies Computers and protective case Fault-detection system (sensors + wiring) TOTAL WEIGHT per ASSEMBLED CHASSIS VEHICLE BODY Floor assembly Mounting channel, Aluminum Ribs, 0.030 x 50 in tapered Al sheet Floor material Perimeter tube edge Composite body sides and roof Windows Door assembly Blow-molded door assembly Opening linkages Locking mechanism Actuators and power supply Seat assembly Padded dashboard w/ airbag assembly Assist handles HVAC Ventilation system Electric heater Air conditioner Power connector Lighting system Load detector Start/stop button Voice communication system TOTAL WEIGHT per ASSEMBLED BODY
Quan. 2 1 2 2 4 1
Wgt., lb. 260 4.85 97 1.8 10 2 645
1 8 1 1
17 7.2 92 14.2 144 38
2 2 2 2 1 1 2
42 6 2 18 36 18 2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
9 3 25.6 1 2 0.5 0.2 2 480
Weight reduction due to further optimization of 10%
-112
TOTAL WEIGHT per ASSEMBLED VEHICLE
1013
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