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P14042: Una -Crutch. 2 Crutches to 1. Final Presentation. Team Introduction. Agenda. Project Description. Problem Statement. Stakeholders. Customer Requirements . Engineering Requirements. MSD I Review. MSD I Design Summary. Testing Results. Final Design From MSD I. MSD II Review.
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P14042: Una-Crutch 2 Crutches to 1 FinalPresentation
Refined Handle Design Iteration One: Basic shape, destroy rivets to assemble Iteration Three: Eliminates sharp corners, two pieces, design reduces gaps Iteration Two: Two pieces, design reduces gaps
Latch Add-on • Option for users who like the original handles • Only one handle is gripped during connected crutch use • More components needed for assembly than handle design • (Iteration Two pictured)
Testing Results Sliding Button Handle Latch Quick connection time Unsure whether crutches are connected Extended handles for comfort • Quick connection time • More secure connection • Include magnets? • Users prefer this design
Design for Manufacturability • Rapid Tooling Molds vs. Metal Molds • Breakeven point: 10,000 Units Source: custompart.net
Project Evaluation Successes Shortfalls
What We’ve Learned • Always consider bottlenecks when prototyping • Iterations with a focus on user input are necessary • Communication with the customer is important • Constant check on design drivers • Keep the solution as simple as possible • Compromise between aesthetic appeal and functionality
Thank you! Our customer, Kyra Wilson-Houck The Simone Center The participants of our user feedback groups Nazareth Clinic The Multidisciplinary Senior Design faculty and staff Dan Harel and the Industrial Design faculty and staff Dr. Denis Cormier, Mike Bufflin, Rob Kraynik, Jan Maneti, and Dave Hathaway, and the Brinkman Lab faculty and staff Our guide, Dr. Beth DeBartolo
Questions? For more information visit our website at http://edge.rit.edu/edge/P14042/public/Home