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Improving Tricycle Ergonomics: Final Prototype. Tricycle Biomechanics Team May 17, 2007 Xin He, Katherine Wong, Mario Bollini, Elizabeth Au, Lindsay Todman. The Design Process. Problem: Current tricycles difficult to maneuver, especially over inclined terrain Functional Requirements:
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Improving Tricycle Ergonomics: Final Prototype Tricycle Biomechanics Team May 17, 2007 Xin He, Katherine Wong, Mario Bollini, Elizabeth Au, Lindsay Todman
The Design Process Problem: Current tricycles difficult to maneuver, especially over inclined terrain Functional Requirements: Improve tricycle simultaneous power and steering Concept: Modify Current System
The Design 1. Adjusted gear ratios 2. Shifting without derailleurs 3. Reverse with steering
Future Plans • Prototype to be presented to workshops and tricycle users • Work with locals to improve the system to best suit their needs
Thanks! • Amos Winter • Gwyn Jones • Ralf Hotchkiss • Aaron Wheeler • Rory McCarthy • Henry Chacha and Erasto Elias at DAGE • Peter Mbugua and Alfred Matoi at APDK • Casserdy Magaya and Rasta Nazarite at Disacare