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Jib Transfer Bench – P13031 1/11/2012
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Problem Definition Customer Needs / Specifications Functional Decomposition Benchmarks First CAD Design Concept Generation Selection Criteria Matrix Preliminary Calculations Budget Estimate Project Plan
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Task is to design a mechanical solution to move a disabled jib trimmer from side to side so they can perform their crew function
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SEE METRICS CHART
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Gary & Zak ◦ No leg mobility / core support ◦ Desires to be fully secured Cindy ◦ Partial leg & core strength ◦ Desires freedom to exit seat ◦ Limited footprint available due to Richard’s chair Height differences to consider
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Must be able to translate AND rotate independent of each other (i.e. not fixed)
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Platform Top Travel Bars Bottom Travel Bar Traveler Seat Bracket Seat Support Bar
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Handhold mechanisms on the previous team’s captain’s chair
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We plan to use something similar to secure our device to the front handholds to the boat
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Brainstormed ideas for each main component of our assembly: ◦ Seat ◦ Method of motion (translation and rotation) ◦ Method of propulsion ◦ Harness ◦ Locking mechanism All must fall within our size constraints for Richard’s boat and without extending into the other team’s footprint
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Concept: Chair that can rotate on a pair of rails spanning the boat Problem: With full 180° rotation, legs will smack
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“Seat-Within-A-Seat” initial sketch ◦ Swivel chair on rails that span the boat One bar w/ bottom support Two bar w/o support
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Telescoping arm anchored on the boat floor (platform) ◦ Seat mounted on top of arm
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Jib trimmers with limited core strength ◦ Propel themselves linearly ◦ Rotate themselves ◦ No electrical solution, 100% mechanical
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Settled on a purchase system ◦ Pulley system that will allow the user to pull themselves with a mechanical advantage
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Currently, not settled on a specific lock. ◦ Fence lock, pin lock, friction plate ◦ Cleating purchase system lines to lock chair Check prices Check compatibility of what we want to do
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Must support jib trimmer’s ◦ Torso ◦ Legs Should have capability to accept and secure a user’s wheelchair cushion should they wish to use it.
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Lazy Susan design
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Swivel Stool Go-Kart Seat Racecar Seat
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5-point harness Secured Double-Velcro vest Lap Belt
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Compiled all ideas, determined the best: “Seat-Within-A-Seat” Chair Harness or double-Velcro vest Purchase system for motion Undetermined locking mechanism See Excel file
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ComponentZak & GaryCindy Seat Go-Kart SeatSwivel Stool Torso Securing Mechanism 3/5 point HarnessLap Belt or Velcro Leg Support Wheelchair Footrestnone Method of Movement SWIAS 3-bar BB&B Movement Force 3-1 Purchase system Locking Mechanism Friction Brake & Cleats Two separate systems based on individual customer needs
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Go-Kart Seat
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Stool
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Calculations to prove the design: Using aluminum traveler bars Box tube deflection – 7075 Aluminum ◦ Weight sitting on ◦ Deflection: -0.0000131 inches ◦ Shears at 19.9° Box tube shear strength Looking at smaller, cheaper, lighter materials
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Assuming 260-lb human
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Drop platform onto floor Lock into first handhold (using similar locking device from Gold Medal Chair) Jib trimmer sits in chair and straps in Sail away!
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Based on the Gold Medal Chair: ◦ $1,658 Based on research of components that we are looking at: ◦ $2,000
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Continue with design phase CAD Modeling Create Bill of Materials Prove Design Detailed Design Review in 3-5 weeks Order parts Build, install, sail!
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