OPTIMUM DESIGN OF THERMO-PLUNGER SUPPORT IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES BY USING STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

This paper focuses on creating an optimum design and development of thermo-plunger parts for commercial vehicles in order to save material, reduce mass make more sustainable automobiles. In this paper, natural frequency analysis, topology, topography optimization methods have been used create a new the part. Thermo-plunger means electric heater that is heating inside automobiles effectively quickly providing customer thermal comfort. It positioned vehicle body, its support developed by structural techniques because there not enough space engine compartment automatic transmission vehicles. The aim study lightweight reinforced part design. Initially, draft was created 3D model software. After that, topology optimizations were applied At end studies, final has obtained. 41.1% lighter than initial same time, above 50 Hz value obtained avoid resonance problems.