Design Project – Final Phase Team 9: Rishabh Agarwal Keith Chan Anton Galkin Ashwin Kapur

Outline Project Goal Criteria for Design Our Design Prototype Justification

Project Goal Design a feasible solution that improves the working conditions of aging long-haul truck drivers Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Product Opportunity Gap To enhance truck driving experience by utilizing the space between the driver and the passenger seat Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Current Solution Wallet Clipboard Logbook Trash Medicine Notebook Pens

Our Design: Rotating Center Console Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Our Design – Included Features Top surface used as quick access tray Storage for folders and important documents 2 drawers for storage of medicine and small miscellaneous objects Sliding trash receptacle Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Interface between Components Sliding trash receptacle underneath console All components lock into place Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Hinge Mechanism Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Hinge Mechanism Advantages Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Locking Mechanism Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Crash Analysis Locking mechanism designed to withstand 20g force and 8Hz vibration Small displacement and tipping expected Lock designed not to unlatch during crash Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Prototype – Shows Feasibility Double hinged arm for intended rotation 2 locking positions Slot for files and folders Sliding drawers Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification Console Second Hinge Wooden Base Rotating Arm First Hinge

Prototype – Shows Feasibility Notched Arm that latches into place Spring loaded lever arm Ergonomic release with lever Lever Arm Rotating Bar Notched Arm Figure: Locking Mechanism Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Materials for Manufacture Light, tough, durable thermoplastic ABS Plastic Industrial hinges to support console Steel bending arm to resist weight of console Light, strong steel for locking mechanism Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

User Feedback Surveyed 25 Drivers Mainly positive feedback Useful/Usable Good features Trash receptacle best received Unsure about aesthetics User FeedbackRotating Center Console Features: Average Rating (1 = useless/poor, 5 = very useful/excellent) Quick-Access Tray3.5 Medicine Drawer4 Paperwork Storage4.6 Clipboard Holder4.4 Trash Receptacle4.6 Design: Size3.8 Location (Passenger Side)4.7 Retractable and Deployed Positions4.5 Locking Mechanism4 Product Characteristics: Useful4.1 Usable3.8 Aesthetics2.8 Comfort3.2 Desirable3.9 Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

VOA: Initial State/Goals

SET Factors Social Increase organization by improving storage capabilities for files and folders Peace of mind afforded by easy and quick access to needed medicine Increase storage space for smaller miscellaneous objects Minimize garbage and increase cleanliness of the cabin Economic High desirability & usability for price Technological Constraints on size and weight of console Added value usability, convenience & desirability Advantages: keeps truckers organized and cabins clean Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Justification: VOA Satisfies Goals Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

Market Implications Console sold as additional option Integrated within the truck Targeted to owner-operators and fleet owners Cost Estimates $20-$80 per console Potential for profit and growth

Aging Truck Driver Friendly 1 plane of motion for the handle 1 plane of motion for cabinets Easily sliding and replaceable garbage Organized storage for medicine Simple locking mechanism Project Goal – Criteria for Design – Our Design – Prototype – Justification

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