1. Team 3: TRIumph

2. TRIumph Team Members Matt Disselkoen, Amy Newland, Jamison Vande Ree

3. Outline Background Project Description Design Process Build Process Obstacles Lessons Learned Project Assessment Acknowledgments Questions

4. Background myTEAM TRIUMPH ▫Athletic ride-alongs ▫Triathlons, Marathons, 5k’s Stage-specific equipment ▫Swimming ▫Bicycling ▫Running Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

5. Background Transition Process ▫Lost time ▫Difficult Current Equipment ▫More room for storage ▫Not enough legroom Project Motivation ▫Help others ▫Solve problem Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks Matt Smith & Family

6. Current Equipment Running Chair, from Advance Mobility™ Bicycle Trailer, from Cycletote ® Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

7. Project Description Primary Goals: ▫Two-in-one: Biking and Running ▫Increase height and weight capacity Secondary Goals: ▫Improve seat comfort ▫Build for easy transportation ▫Strengthen connection points ▫Reduce parachute effect Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

8. Product Research Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks Wike® Extra Large Special Needs Trailer Burley® d’lite Chariot Carriers Inc. Corsaire XL Existing Products ▫Some convertible ▫Low capacity ▫Not built for endurance races

9. Research Safety/Testing Standards ▫ASTM  Bicycle Trailers  Strollers Common Sense ▫Strength ▫Pinch points ▫Access Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

10. Initial Design Components Seat Harness Shock Absorption Brakes Wheels Windows Roll Cage Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

11. Initial Design Based on mTT bicycle trailer ▫Larger capacity ▫Low center-of-gravity Decisions needed: ▫Material ▫Dimensions Initial Autodesk Inventor Model Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

12. Design Decisions Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks Basic Frame Structure ▫Material  Aluminum  Titanium  Carbon Fiber ▫Manufacturing capabilities Weight Considerations ▫Lightweight ▫Current models: 25 – 30 lbs Early SolidWorks Model

13. Finite Element Analysis Objective: ▫Determine high-stress areas ▫Ensure prototype strength ▫Size tubing required Process: ▫Applied loads ▫Boundary conditions Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks Algor FEA Results

14. FEA Results Insert many different FEA setups, results to show iterations Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks Results: ▫Maximum von Mises Stress  2.9 ksi ▫Dynamic Stress  7.25 ksi ▫Safety Factor: 4

15. Design Decisions Frame Material ▫Aluminum 6061-T6  7/8” OD, 16 ga (0.065”) ▫Aluminum 6061-T6  3/8” Diameter Solid Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks 12’

16. Design Decisions Two-in-one ▫Removable bike attachment Seat ▫Sling-style ▫Folding seat back Frame structure ▫V-shape design Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

17. Frame Structure Tube Bending ▫Conduit Bender ▫Hydraulic ▫CNC Bender Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

18. Frame Structure Cutting Tube ▫Fish-mouth slot  Mill  Hole Saw ▫Mate surfaces for welding Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

19. Frame Structure Welding ▫MIG ▫TIG Issues ▫Welding Aluminum ▫Thin-walled tube Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

20. Frame Structure Upper seat pivot point Lower seat attachment point 7/8” Dia. Tube 3/8” Dia. Round Superb weld quality Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

21. Frame Features Wheel mounts ▫Forces axle into mount Seat mount plates ▫Two separate pieces ▫Reduced weight Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

22. Seat Design Two piece, sling style ▫No cross tube ▫Increased comfort Seat Back ▫Folding ▫Locking Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

23. Roll Cage Aluminum tube shell ▫Strong connections ▫Pinned/clamped in place Foldable ▫Unpin joints ▫Loosen clamps Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

24. Fabric Components PVC-Lined Polyester Shell ▫Water-resistant ▫One piece Vinyl Seat ▫Padded inserts Iterative Design ▫Four miles of thread ▫Perfect fit Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks Retractable Polyester roof Polyester shell Vinyl seat

25. Roll Cage Covering Vinyl to Mesh ▫Better airflow ▫Allows sunlight Mesh airflow panels ▫Decreased drag Windows ▫Increased visibility Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

26. Hand Controls Brakes ▫Caliper brakes ▫Locking levers ▫Cable + housing Front swivel pin ▫Waiting on part Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

27. Bicycle Attachment Similar to current design ▫Bent tubes ▫Ball joint Removable tubes ▫Two pins Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

28. Running Attachment Sliding tube-in-tube design ▫Pin in place Steel fork and plate ▫Balanced weight ▫Reduced wobble Pins Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

29. Obstacles Design vs. Build Make vs. Buy Machining Skills Manufacturing Capabilities vs. Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

30. Valuable Lessons Concurrent Engineering ▫Redesign time Teamwork ▫Task Delegation Scheduling ▫Step by step goals ▫Realistic Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

31. Project Assessment Success? ▫Convertible prototype ▫Increased capacity ▫Foldable for transportation ▫Metal connection points ▫Improved seat comfort ▫Decreased parachute effect ? / Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

32. Acknowledgments myTEAM Triumph Phil Jasperse Senior Design Professors Progressive Technologies Rapid-Line Highlight Industries Kenneth Haan Jr. Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks

33. Questions?