V-CLEAT ATTACHMENT/PROSTHETIC FOR ADAPTIVE SAILING DPM Final Presentation Fall Quarter 2012

Project Background  Adaptive sailing allows for people with disabilities to participate in sailing.  Sailing is unique in sports in that disabled people can compete on a level field with able-bodied sailors with technological assistance.  Adaptive sailing projects have previously run as MSD projects, most recently last spring with the successful completion of Project P12031: Motion Assisted Seating Device for Sailing Richard Ramos, customer from the previous MSD project, sails utilizing adaptive technology ME R I T

Project Description  In essence, the device uses a simple mechanical “cleat” to grasp lines securely and easily  Device should firmly grasp lines until released by the user  Device should be simple, intuitive, waterproof and buoyant ME R I T

Functional Decomposition Helps Impaired Users Manipulate Lines Disconnects from User Connects to User Usable by Armless User Usable by Reduced Control or Strength User Holds Line Securely Releases Line on Command ME R I T

Target Audience  Designed for sailors with:  Limited hand strength  Limited arm control  Amputated hands or arms  This device would allow users who were previously unable to assist with trimming sails. ME R I T

Project Goals  Most important goal is to deliver a safe and functional product  Students participating in this project would be expected to become familiar with all required sailing terms and nomenclature  Students would have to use sound engineering judgment in balancing the different project requirements while still staying under budget ME R I T

Staffing/Funding  This project is aimed at a smaller group than normal, with the group size being 2 students  1 Mechanical Engineer  1 Industrial/Systems Engineer  While this is smaller than a normal MSD team, it would be a good solution for students who join the class late.  Funding does not appear to be a problem, with the total project budget of less than $400. ME R I T

Remaining Obstacles  The project currently lacks a customer, and a strong customer would significantly improve the project’s chance of success. ME R I T

Remaining Obstacles  The project currently lacks a customer, and a strong customer would significantly improve the project’s chance of success. ME R I T

Questions? ME R I T

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