Concepts for the Folding 3-Wheeler March 22, 2007

Community Needs Allow user to gain access to public transportation. Facilitate the process of transporting the user and the wheelchair safely.

Functional Requirements Ability to fold compactly Made from cheap and available materials Easy to manufacture Sturdy

Gantt Chart

Most Critical Module What to do with the 3rd Wheel?

Ideas 90 Degree Front Wheel Revolving Front Wheel Lazy Tong Z-Fold Telescoping Removable

The Pugh Chart

The Actual Pugh Chart

Other Modules How else can we reduce the size?

Other Modules Folding Seat Back Folding Seat Butt Folding Chassis

Countermeasures

Take this seminar again! Fold in only one direction Prepare a packet with our engineering drawings and a CD of our animations