1. Matt Disselkoen Amy Newland Jamison Vande Ree
Team 3 - TRIumph
Matt Disselkoen
Amy Newland
Jamison Vande Ree

2. TRIumph Group Members
Matt Disselkoen M.E., Amy Newland M.E., Jamison Vande Ree M.E.

3. Presentation Outline Project Description Current Options
Safety Standards
Design Norms
Design Decisions
Work Planned
Questions

4. Project Description Redesign equipment for myTEAM TRIUMPH
Combine ride-behind and push units
Improve aerodynamics and ride feel
Improve connection joints
Increase weight capacity
Design for easy transportation
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

5. Current Equipment Running Chair, from Advance Mobility™
Bike Trailer, from Cycletote®
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

6. Current Options Components Competitor products Professional “Homemade”
Design differences
Specifications not met
Weight Capacity
Dual Function
Triathlon capable
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

7. Competitor Products Wike® Extra Large Special Needs Trailer
Discuss disadvantages
Burley® d’lite
Chariot Carriers Inc. Corsaire XL
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

8. Safety Standards Common sense
No sharp edges or protruding objects
No weak or unstable points
ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials
Standard Specification for Nonpowered Bicycle Trailers Designed for Human Passengers
Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers
Standard Test Methods for Bicycle Frames
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

9. Design Norms Caring Trustworthy Transparency myTEAM TRIUMPH
Reliable design features
Transparency
Intuitive and easy to use
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

10. Design Decisions Component Basis Frame Seat Shock Absorption Brakes
Wheels
Covering
Safety Features
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

11. Design Decisions Frame Aluminum alloy tubing, 6061 Other options
Lightweight, strong, and durable
TIG weldable, high-strength, minimum deflection
Other options
Titanium and Carbon Fiber
Financially infeasible
Current Prototype Frame Design
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

12. Design Decisions Seat Shock Absorption Horizontal sling design
Comfortable
Durable
Adjustable
Shock Absorption
High tension elastic cord
Simple to install
Lightweight
REI Comfort Lounger Chair from REI.com
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

13. Design Decisions Brakes Wheels Caliper brakes Road bicycle tires
Simple
Inexpensive
Lightweight
Wheels
Road bicycle tires
Low rolling resistance
Quick-release capable
Front wheel caster
Improves steering while running
Shimano Dura Ace 7800 Brake Caliper, from Cyclesuperstore
Serfas Seca Road Tire x 23 / 25 / 28, from REI.com
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

14. Design Decisions Safety Features Roll-cage Harness Side Windows
Four-point roll cage for extra safety
Harness
Five-point safety harness
Added safety
Padded for comfort
Side Windows
Plexiglas side windows
Prevent contact with moving parts
Provide outside viewing
Standard Five-Point Harness, from wotnow.ca
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

15. Planned Work Examine ASTM Safety Standards
Continue to Improve Frame Design
Choose specific design components
Practice TIG welding
Update meeting with myTEAM TRIUMPH
Project Description – Current Options – Safety Standards – Design Norms – Design Decisions – Work Planned

16. Questions?