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Cleat Covers By Nilu Faiz Joseph Maiorana Joseph Schneider
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2 Table of Contents Slide # Subject 1Title Page 2-3Table of Contents 4Problem Statement 5Identifying the Problem 6-7Surveys 8Survey Results 9Expert Interviews 10
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4 Problem Statement Spikes/ Cleats become worn out when walking on asphalt to a field/stadium/track.
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5 Hypotheses Design and manufacture a solution that will fit on the bottom of the cleats to protect the spikes from being worn out. This device will be used when the user is not using their cleats on the field or track.
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6 Identifying the Problem Surveys Interviews Patent Search
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7 Background Experience – Joe plays football – Joey played baseball Knowing athletes – Conversations
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8 Surveys Do you use metal, rubber, or plastic spikes? Metal Rubber Plastic What do you use spikes/ cleats for? Check all that apply Football Baseball Track & Field Soccer Golf Work Other
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9 Surveys Cont’d Do your spikes/cleats become damaged because of walking on asphalt/ sidewalks? Yes No On a scale of 1-5, do you believe your performance decreases because of worn down spikes? 1 2 3 4 5 Would you use a device that protects the spikes/cleats from becoming worn down? Yes No
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10 Survey Results 13 people agreed that spikes wear down to the point where it should be considered a problem 8 people agreed that spikes were not worn down enough to be called a problem
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11 Expert Interviews ExpertLocationContact Greg BakerDick Pond Athletics (Schaumburg) Baker@yahoo.com Mike JoycePlay it Again Sports (Schaumburg) (847) 895-8914 Matt WilhiteDick Pond Athletics (Carol Stream) Phone: (630) 665-3316 Fax: (630) 665-3341
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12 Experts’ thoughts Problem Statement is valid Open to the idea of a solution
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13 Patent Research
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14 Interviews Interviewed 3 people All three interviewees agreed that their spikes become damaged 2 of 3 interviewees also agree that having to bring multiple shoes to an event is annoying These interviews prove problem statement to be valid
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15 Justified Problem Statement Athletes need to wear a different pair of shoes while walking on anything other than their playing field, otherwise their spikes will become damaged or dulled.
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16 Solution should… Protect spikes from becoming dull Protect surfaces from damages Eliminate the need to bring multiple pairs of shoes to events Take less time than switching between shoes
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17 Possible Solutions Each team member came up with 3 different solutions The team decided on the best solution
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18 Solution A: Spike Covers Blocks fit completely over the spikes Keeps spikes elevated above ground Reduces wear
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19 Solution B: Spike Sandals Sandal placed under cleat Velcro belt holds in place
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20 Solution C: Rubber Sole A rubber sole slips on the bottom of cleat Keeps spikes off the ground Pros Ease in use Easily put on/off Comfortable to walk in Cons Special size for cleat required
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21 Solution D: Spike Plugs Rubber plugs put on spikes Keep spikes from touching ground Pros Easy to put on Small Fits on any sized shoe Cons Easy to lose May take too much time to put on
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22 Solution E: Retractable Cover Rubber membrane on outside Stretchy rubber material extended over sole Covers heel, kicking portion Rubber sleeve covers entire bottom
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23 Final Solution: F Spike Plug with Retractable Cover – Spike plugs easily attach to bottom of athletic spike shoe – Retractable stretchy sleeve holds together spike plugs Allows attachment of all five plugs without effort Retractable cover provides tight support all around shoe Prevents shoe laces from becoming untied
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24 Decision Matrix SolutionEffectiveness of design Durability Min. Effort More impact Cost to manufacture Practicality (appealing to consumer) Total Solution A: 44343 18 Solution B: 43332 15 Solution C: 43334 17 Solution D: 42433 16 Solution E: 43223 14 Solution F: 44223 15
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25 Final Solution Based on the scores on the decision matrix, we chose our solution
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26 The Spike Cover A protective covering for the front and the back of the cleat Keeps spikes from coming in contact with the ground Has rubber bottoms for safety Easy to use Easy to store
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27 The Spike Cover
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28 Specifications WeightLess than 8 oz. MaterialRubber UsabilityCan be used with one hand StorageCan fit into sports bags Usability on Various Cleats Can be used on various types of cleats SizeVarious on foot size ColorBlack UseOn Cleats
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29 Function Protect spikes from becoming dull Protect spikes from coming in contact with the ground Eliminate the need to bring multiple pairs of shoes to events
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30 Form The spike covers come in two parts The spike covers must be sized to fit onto shoe Holes can hold spikes up to ¾” long
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31 Ergonomics The two parts of the spike cover are shaped to the heal and to the front of the cleat.
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32 Ease of Maintenance Primary tools needed Computer with Inventor Micrometer Prototype machine Belt Saw
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33 Standardization Guerilla Glue Flip Flops
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34 Durability Layer 2 was added to the product to insure durability. – It will protect the plastic from scratches – Keep the plastic from getting worn out
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35 Cost The cost to make the product is fairly cheap Most of the project’s cost comes from the prototype machine The cost to produce one spike cover (both parts) is about $25 (according to Stephen Buchs)
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36 Refining the design There should be two layers to the shoe – Plastic: serves as the protection of the spike – Rubber: serves as a safety precaution and increases durability of the product There was no way of making a solution that could fit all spikes We chose the Nike Haurachi as our model shoe
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37 Design Development 2 Parts to the solution – The front of the shoe – The sole of the shoe Each part is divided into 2 layers – Top Layer: made of plastic – Bottom Layer: made of rubber
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38 Design Parameters
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39 Expert Analysis
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40 Assembly Part NamePart Description A1Front, Top layer. Made from plastic. A2Front, Bottom layer. Made from Rubber B1Sole, Top layer. Made from plastic. B2Sole, Bottom layer. Made from rubber.
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41 Assembly (Cont’d) Major Tools Prototype Machine Belt Saw Material Prototype Material Rubber Shoe Glue
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42 Assembly (Cont’d) Suggested time of assembly: 1 day Assembly procedure 1. Gather Materials 2. Use prototype machine to make layer 1 of both parts 3. Cut out layer 2 with belt saw 4. Use shoe glue to attach parts Part A1 to A2 Part B1 to B2
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43 Drawings
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44 Material List MaterialCost Proto-type MaterialProvided Flip-flopsProvided Guerilla GlueProvided
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45 Test Procedure Fit Does the spike cover fall off? Do the spikes fit within the holes? Do the covers fit the portion of the shoe? Safety Is it slippery? Is the cleat still balanced? Weight Capacity Appearance
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46 Test Procedure (Cont’d) Does the spike cover protect the spikes? Do spikes become damaged when wearing the spike cover? Does it eliminate the need to change shoes? Is it faster to use the spike cover than to bring an extra pair of shoes?
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47 Test Chart TestResult Fit Safety Weight Capacity Appearance Solving the Problem
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48 Test Results Failed the fit test Dimensions were not correct Spikes are different sizes Angles were incorrect
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49 Fixing the Problem Redo the measurements and drawings Realized that pressure is not the best way to make the spike cover stay on. – Over time, it will become loose. New Solution = Magnets
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50 Magnets Magnets will be implanted into the second layer of the product. They will make the fit of the product more efficient.
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51 Conclusion Currently, we are finishing the new prototype with the magnets
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52 Mass Production It will be easy to mass produce our product Mold Assembly
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53 Acknowledgments Mike Barbanente Greg Baker Mike Joyce Matt Wilhite
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