Are conics used in cars?

[AgaBoogaBoo]

If so, what parts and how?

 

[LSUfan]

I'm sure it is in some parts of the geometry. Who knows.

 

[BladeWalker]

In drafting, conics cover parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. I would imagine some of the surface details would use conics.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: BladeWalker
In drafting, conics cover parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. I would imagine some of the surface details would use conics.

Anything mechanical though?

 

[Howard]

Sure. Circles are conics.

 

[Howard]

*Conic sections, rather.

 

[PowerMacG5]

The headlights are paraboloids (I am 99% sure of this because a parabaloid allows you to focus light beams parallel to each other).

 

[Howard]

The pistons used in engines are elliptical in section to compensate for thermal expansion.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Howard
The pistons used in engines are elliptical in section to compensate for thermal expansion.

:beer:

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Thanks! I'll be starting a project in math this week on conics and though I'd do something I like.

:beer:

 

[DuffmanOhYeah]

CV joint

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga

Originally posted by: BladeWalker
In drafting, conics cover parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. I would imagine some of the surface details would use conics.

Anything mechanical though?

continuously variable transmission?

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: DuffmanOhYeah
CV joint

Wheel bearings too, at least the ones I have seen.