Official Program Student Formula PAN SAE Competition of JA Monozukuri Design Competition ed at S 2009 9.9 W -12 Organizer OGASAYAMA JSAE ECOPA SPORTS PARK Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSA E ) Contents Congratulatory Message ／ President’s message ..... 1 Concept of the Competition ...................................... 2 Outline of the Competition ........................................ 3 Schedule of Events ................................................... 4 Entry Team ................................................................ 5 Sponsors ................................................................... 6 wards ...................................................................... 7 Organisers ／ Sponsors ／ Co-Sponsors ／ Committee Member .......................... 8 Competition staff ....................................................... 9 Team Information（Vehicle Specifications） ... 10 〜 13 Team Information（Members & Sponsors) ..... 14 〜 32 Event Safety ........................................................... 33 Congratulatory Message／President’s Message Congratulatory Message 7th Student Formula SAE Competition of Japan Please allow me to take this opportunity to offer my warmest congratulations on the holding of the 7th Student Formula SAE Competition of Japan. In the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, activities for nurturing and retaining the next generation of engineers are of critical importance for Japan to fully develop its competitive strength on the international stage and sustain its preeminence as a scientific and technological nation. Ryu Shionoya However, we are facing several pressing issues to achieve this goal, not least the gradual Minister of Education, retirement of the generation of highly skilled engineers that have supported Japan’s Culture, Sports, monozukuri efforts in the past and the reported growing distance between young people Science and Technology and the sciences. Under these circumstances, this competition plays an extremely significant and practical role in raising the type of engineers that will support Japan’s industries in the future. It gives them the opportunity to improve their engineering skills in a comprehensive monozukuri contest through testing evaluations related to vehicle performance, concept, design, and cost management. By planning, designing, and building a vehicle, it is a valuable opportunity for students to discover the enjoyment and difficulty of monozukuri and the pleasure and importance of working in a team toward a common goal. In the process, they will also gain valuable and applicable knowledge of practical problem solving and applied skills, enterprising leadership abilities, and management expertise, far exceeding what can be gained in normal studies. This is a priceless experience for their future success in society. This is the 7th Student Formula SAE Competition of Japan, and 80 teams from both inside and outside Japan are planning to take part. I am delighted to say that the competition is growing in popularity year after year, which goes to show just how highly regarded it is in Japan and around the world. I wish the best of luck to all the teams, academic advisors, and related university personnel participating in the competition, and I would like to express my gratitude to the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan and everyone responsible for helping to plan and organize this event. Welcome to the 7th Student Formula SAE Competition of Japan Started in 2003, the Student Formula SAE Competition of Japan is a public-interest event for nurturing students with innovative and comprehensive monozukuri abilities. This year is the seventh event, and a record 80 teams have entered from both inside and outside Japan. The Japanese contingent includes six teams from specialist colleges, and the overseas contingent contains twelve teams, mainly from Asia. As was introduced last year, careful document screening will be performed, taking into consideration items such as safety and management scope. This competition evaluates each team’s vehicle design documents, placing specific importance on the Design Report Kazuo Okamoto and Design Specification Sheet, and it is planned to allow only a maximum of 66 teams to Chairman, pass this screening stage. For those teams that fall short of the requirements, we will be Society of Automotive implementing a follow-up program to prepare for next year’s event. Engineers of Japan With the aim of cultivating top-class engineers for the future, the engineer training activities that have improved team capabilities year-on-year and make up one part of this competition are very highly regarded. While learning the essence of monozukuri through the processes involved with actually manufacturing a vehicle, by working as a single unit, each team member has to overcome a variety of entirely new difficulties, and experiences hands-on, the attendant intensity, excitement, and joy. In addition, with an eye on organizing a formal event in a few years time, this year we will also hold an EV formula prototype vehicle driving demonstration. In line with the times, we would like to provide students with an opportunity to study electric drive-system monozukuri and intend to take the lead in cultivating engineers rich in creative ability. As a final note, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the same support, cooperation and sponsorship as was provided last year, regardless of the current tough economic situation, from representatives of industry, government and academia, everyone involved in planning and organizing the competition, and everyone in Kakegawa and Fukuroi in Shizuoka Prefecture where the event is held. Concept of the Competition Concept of the Competition The Student Formula SAE Competition of Japan brings together students from universities, junior colleges, technical colleges and other institutions from all over Japan to compete in a comprehensive monozukuri contest using formula style vehicles that they have spent approximately one year planning, designing and manufacturing. Complying with rules established by Formula SAE in the US, the teams compete in terms of vehicle concept, design, cost analysis, and presentation. Driving performance is contested after a strict safety-related vehicle examination. The main aim of this competition is to provide an opportunity and stage to invest students with the engineer spirit of taking up challenges through striving, creative, and challenging teams. General Policy Operation Competition The biggest priority of this competition is safety and ensuring there are zero accidents. To achieve this, we will be operating within an organizational structure capable of guaranteeing safety. Also, after screening the Design Reports and Design Specification Sheets prior to the start of the competition, up to 66 teams are set to take part. For the teams that were not able to pass this stage, we will be implementing a follow-up program in the event hall to prepare for next year’s event. We will also be promoting interaction between Japanese and overseas team members and the organizing staff. Outline of competition Awarded Competition category Outline of competition points Vehicle safety and conformance to design requirements as stipulated in Technical the rules; Brake test: Four-wheel locking; Noise tests: An exhaust noise of ＿ inspection 110 dB or less under prescribed conditions; Tilt table tests: Checking that no fuel leakage occurs when the vehicle is tilted at 45 degrees, and no rollover occurs at 60 degrees. The intent is to encourage the participants to learn that budget and cost are critical elements that must be taken into consideration in any produc- tion activity. The accuracy of costs in a report submitted by a deadline in Cost advance, and the degree of agreement between the costs identified in the 100 report and the actual vehicle are judged. A “real case” scenario where Static competitions students will have to respond to a challenge related to cost or manufac- turing of the student vehicle. Presentations are made under a scenario that the developed vehicle has been designed to meet market demands for a weekend car race for Presentation amateur drivers, and to persuade officials from manufacturing vendors 75 that the vehicle can be profitably produced and sold. The students' presentation skills are evaluated. Based on design data that has been submitted by a deadline in advance and also on the vehicle itself, evaluation is made in terms of what technol- ogy is adopted, what innovations have been made, and whether the Design adopted technology is appropriate from the standpoint of marketability. 150 Specifically, an oral examination is conducted to probe the appropriate- ness of the design of the vehicle and components, innovativeness, and ease of manufacturing, repair, and assembly. Acceleration from 0 to 75 m. On each team, each of two drivers drives Acceleration the car twice for a total of four times, and performance is judged in terms 75 of time. Dynamic competitions The vehicle's cornering performance is evaluated in steady state turns over a figure-of-eight course. On each team, each of two drivers drives Skidpad 50 the car twice for a total of four laps, and performance is judged in terms of Vehicles are driven over an approximately 800 m course comprised of a ※ Autocross combination of straights, turns, and slaloms. On each team, each of two 150 drivers drives the car twice for a total of four laps, and performance is judged