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@article{179350,
        author = {Prof. Dr. Laxmikant Mangate and Shreyash Khamkar and Ayush Kude and Adwait Kharmale and Shefali Lohakare and Aditya Madale},
        title = {Energy Harvesting from Vehicle Suspension System Using Capstan Drive Mechanism},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6121-6129},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179350},
        abstract = {This study investigates energy harvesting from
vehicle suspension systems using a Capstan Drive
Mechanism-based conversion system. By transforming
the cyclic motion inherent in suspension systems into
electrical energy, the research aims to provide a
renewable power source for onboard applications. The
proposed system combines theoretical analysis, design
considerations, and experimental validation, emphasizing
its potential to enhance sustainability in automotive
environments. Through the integration of innovative
technologies, this solution offers a promising approach to
reduce reliance on finite energy sources while improving
energy efficiency.
The Capstan Drive (CSD) emerges as a pivotal component
of this mechanism, known for its efficiency in power
transmission and gear reduction. Unlike traditional gear
systems, the C7SD offers advantages such as minimal
backlash, quieter operation, reduced inertia, and costeffectiveness, making it an ideal choice for specific
engineering applications. This study explores the CSD’s
applications in transmission systems and highlights its
superiority over conventional gear mechanisms through
reduced mechanical losses and enhanced operational
smoothness. Key aspects such as material selection for
components like ropes and rock arms, CAD-based design
optimization, and precision manufacturing processes,
including machining on Vertical Machining Centers
(VMC), are detailed to ensure the system's accuracy and
reliability. The study’s findings demonstrate the
effectiveness of the CSD-based energy harvesting system,
presenting it as a sustainable and practical innovation for
the automotive sector.},
        keywords = {Rope,Rock Arm, Dynema dm20, Creep, Wear},
        month = {May},
        }