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Mechanical Horse with Engine - CAD Design
Our team designed a CAD model of a mechanical horse, powered by an engine, my focus was on the gears, skeletal frame, and running mechanism.
Industry
Industry
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design
Hours
Hours
15
15
Skills
Skills
CAD
CAD
CAD
Challenge
In this collaborative project, we set out to design a mechanical horse with a fully powered engine, capable of realistic movement and balance. My role centered on developing the skeleton, gears, and core running mechanism, which were essential for achieving a natural, synchronized gait. The main challenge was translating the complex biomechanics of a horse into mechanical linkages and gear assemblies that could handle load distribution and continuous motion without compromising stability.
To address this, I created a series of custom gears and linkages that coordinated the movements across the leg joints, carefully calculating gear ratios to control the speed and power delivered to each part of the skeleton. I also worked on the skeletal frame, designing joints that allowed for flexible, yet stable, movement across uneven terrain.
Another team member handled engine design, while others focused on shock absorption for the feet and simulated realistic head movements. I collaborated closely on the head movement mechanism, helping to align the head’s motion with the rest of the body to capture the fluidity of a real horse's stride
Results
The final CAD model achieved a lifelike gait, with a smooth, balanced motion across all joints, allowing the model to mimic an organic stride. The integration of head movement in response to body shifts added a surprising level of realism to the simulation. Our work received recognition as one of the Top 5 Best SOLIDWORKS Videos in the course, validating our collaborative effort and attention to detail.
This project deepened my skills in kinematics, gear design, and mechanical linkages, and demonstrated the power of coordinated teamwork to create a cohesive, dynamic model.through precise engineering.
Challenge
In this collaborative project, we set out to design a mechanical horse with a fully powered engine, capable of realistic movement and balance. My role centered on developing the skeleton, gears, and core running mechanism, which were essential for achieving a natural, synchronized gait. The main challenge was translating the complex biomechanics of a horse into mechanical linkages and gear assemblies that could handle load distribution and continuous motion without compromising stability.
To address this, I created a series of custom gears and linkages that coordinated the movements across the leg joints, carefully calculating gear ratios to control the speed and power delivered to each part of the skeleton. I also worked on the skeletal frame, designing joints that allowed for flexible, yet stable, movement across uneven terrain.
Another team member handled engine design, while others focused on shock absorption for the feet and simulated realistic head movements. I collaborated closely on the head movement mechanism, helping to align the head’s motion with the rest of the body to capture the fluidity of a real horse's stride
Results
The final CAD model achieved a lifelike gait, with a smooth, balanced motion across all joints, allowing the model to mimic an organic stride. The integration of head movement in response to body shifts added a surprising level of realism to the simulation. Our work received recognition as one of the Top 5 Best SOLIDWORKS Videos in the course, validating our collaborative effort and attention to detail.
This project deepened my skills in kinematics, gear design, and mechanical linkages, and demonstrated the power of coordinated teamwork to create a cohesive, dynamic model.through precise engineering.
