Trapped! 60°
The Concept To create a vehicle, using no power sources outside of two mouse trap springs, that has the ability to climb a rope coming out of the ground at approximately 60°.
Initial Design Concept Gears Drive Wheel Traction Wheel Frame
Design Components Frames Frames
Design Components Frames Frames Steel Axles Steel Axles
Design Components Frames Frames Steel Axles Steel Axles Aluminum Axles Aluminum Axles
Design Components Frames Frames Steel Axles Steel Axles Aluminum Axles Aluminum Axles Gears Gears
Design Components Frames Frames Steel Axles Steel Axles Aluminum Axles Aluminum Axles Gears Gears Drive and Traction Wheels Drive and Traction Wheels
Design Components Frames Frames Steel Axles Steel Axles Aluminum Axles Aluminum Axles Gears Gears Drive and Traction Wheels Drive and Traction Wheels Springs Springs
Design Components Frames Frames Steel Axles Steel Axles Aluminum Axles Aluminum Axles Gears Gears Drive and Traction Wheels Drive and Traction Wheels Springs Springs Screws Screws
Cost / Weight Analysis PVC Frames – 2x.04 $0.40 / lbs PVC Frames – 2x.04 $0.40 / lbs = $ UHMW Drive & Traction Wheels – 2x.05 $0.48 / lbs UHMW Drive & Traction Wheels – 2x.05 $0.48 / lbs = $ Plastic Gears – 2x.0125 $5.00 / lbs Plastic Gears – 2x.0125 $5.00 / lbs = $ Steel Gear – 1x.01 $1.67 / lbs Steel Gear – 1x.01 $1.67 / lbs = $
Cost / Weight Analysis Con’t Screws – 2x.0025 $1.67 / lbs Screws – 2x.0025 $1.67 / lbs = $ Steel Axles – 2x.005 $1.67 / lbs Steel Axles – 2x.005 $1.67 / lbs = $ Aluminum Axles – 2x.0025 $5.00 / lbs Aluminum Axles – 2x.0025 $5.00 / lbs = $ Mouse Trap – 2x $0.30 Mouse Trap – 2x $0.30 = $ 0.60 Cost of Materials $ per unit
Total Production Cost Labor Cost: 10 minutes of assembly *5.15/hour (min wage) = $0.88 / vehicle TOTAL COST $ $0.88 = $1.72
Pending Design Modifications More rigid driving axle More rigid driving axle Thicker gears Thicker gears Horizontal alignment (gears) Horizontal alignment (gears) Adjustable tension wheel Adjustable tension wheel Better traction Better traction
Benefits and Advantages Weight lbs Weight lbs Size Size Cost Cost Aesthetics Aesthetics The next model will climb the rope! The next model will climb the rope!