Matt Disselkoen Amy Newland Jamison Vande Ree Team 3 - TRIumph Matt Disselkoen Amy Newland Jamison Vande Ree

TRIumph Group Members Matt Disselkoen M.E., Amy Newland M.E., Jamison Vande Ree M.E.

Presentation Outline Project Description Current Options Safety Standards Design Norms Design Decisions Work Planned Questions

Project Description Redesign equipment for myTEAM TRIUMPH Combine ride-behind and push units Improve aerodynamics and ride feel Improve connection joints Increase weight capacity Design for easy transportation Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Current Equipment Running Chair, from Advance Mobility™ Bike Trailer, from Cycletote® Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Current Options Components Competitor products Professional “Homemade” Design differences Specifications not met Weight Capacity Dual Function Triathlon capable Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Competitor Products Wike® Extra Large Special Needs Trailer Discuss disadvantages Burley® d’lite Chariot Carriers Inc. Corsaire XL Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Safety Standards Common sense No sharp edges or protruding objects No weak or unstable points ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Specification for Nonpowered Bicycle Trailers Designed for Human Passengers Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers Standard Test Methods for Bicycle Frames Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Design Norms Caring Trustworthy Transparency myTEAM TRIUMPH Reliable design features Transparency Intuitive and easy to use Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Design Decisions Component Basis Frame Seat Shock Absorption Brakes Wheels Covering Safety Features Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Design Decisions Frame Aluminum alloy tubing, 6061 Other options Lightweight, strong, and durable TIG weldable, high-strength, minimum deflection Other options Titanium and Carbon Fiber Financially infeasible Current Prototype Frame Design Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Design Decisions Seat Shock Absorption Horizontal sling design Comfortable Durable Adjustable Shock Absorption High tension elastic cord Simple to install Lightweight REI Comfort Lounger Chair from REI.com Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Design Decisions Brakes Wheels Caliper brakes Road bicycle tires Simple Inexpensive Lightweight Wheels Road bicycle tires Low rolling resistance Quick-release capable Front wheel caster Improves steering while running Shimano Dura Ace 7800 Brake Caliper, from Cyclesuperstore Serfas Seca Road Tire - 700 x 23 / 25 / 28, from REI.com Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Design Decisions Safety Features Roll-cage Harness Side Windows Four-point roll cage for extra safety Harness Five-point safety harness Added safety Padded for comfort Side Windows Plexiglas side windows Prevent contact with moving parts Provide outside viewing Standard Five-Point Harness, from wotnow.ca Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

Planned Work Examine ASTM Safety Standards Continue to Improve Frame Design Choose specific design components Practice TIG welding Update meeting with myTEAM TRIUMPH Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

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