Design and Analysis of Power Take-Off (PTO) and Telescopic Driveshafts

Power take-off (PTO) is widely used in automotive field but not commonly known to
most people. PTO and telescopic driveshaft systems are used to transmit power from the
engine to external machinery. The PTO system used by Light Fire Rescue Tender
(LFRT) manufactured by CME Technologies Sdn Bhd is not the best because it is
assembled by three telescopic driveshafts instead of one. The aim of this project is to
simulate and analyze the PTO and telescopic driveshafts on Light Fire Rescue Tender
trucks to identify area for improvement. Subsequently, this project also attempts to
suggest a new design to improve the performance of this system. In achieving the
objectives, simulation and analysis of the existing system will be performed and
recommendation of a new system which will enhance the performance of the system will
be proposed. It is hoped that the Design and Development Division of CME
Technologies Sdn Bhd will refer to this research after the completion of the project.