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Sketch Model Presentation: Adjustable Height Crib. Team Red A. Market. In 2006, 3.1 million households bought a crib spending over $800 million For 2008, the birth rate is 14.2 births per 1000 people 4.5 million newborns. Sources:
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Market In 2006, 3.1 million households bought a crib spending over $800 million For 2008, the birth rate is 14.2 births per 1000 people4.5 million newborns • Sources: • KidsTodayOnline http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6412909.html?q=cribs+%2B+2007 • CIA World Factbookhttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html
Current Products Cribs with Drop Side Rail Manual Height Adjustable Cribs/Play Yards • Sources: • Atlantic Hospitality atlantichospitalityinc.com/.../1785DScrib.jpg • Baby Crib Shop baby-crib-shop-manpela23.blogspot.com • FEHA Design cgi.ebay.co.uk/Playpen-100x75-height-adjustable-NEW-L07_W0QQitemZ230294950524QQcmdZVi…
Customer Needs One single device to serve as a: • Crib • Play Yard • Changing Table Back Saver Crib whose height can be adjusted while the baby is still inside
Our Idea Adjustable Height Crib! Technical Requirements: • Can lift up to 50 kg. • Height range: .75 meters • Power requirement: 100 Watts Design Requirements • Circular Shape • Height: 45 inches (~1 meter) • Diameter: 45 inches
Design Challenges Raising/Lowering Mechanism • Electrical or Mechanical? • Ergonomics Issues Safety Compliance • JPMA Standards • “Pinch Point” • Storing the raising/lowering mechanism away from infant