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Team 3: TRIumph. TRIumph Team Members. Matt Disselkoen, Amy Newland, Jamison Vande Ree. Outline. Background Project Description Design Process Build Process Obstacles Lessons Learned Project Assessment Acknowledgments Questions. Background. myTEAM TRIUMPH Athletic ride- alongs
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TRIumph Team Members Matt Disselkoen, Amy Newland, Jamison VandeRee
Outline • Background • Project Description • Design Process • Build Process • Obstacles • Lessons Learned • Project Assessment • Acknowledgments • Questions
Background • myTEAM TRIUMPH • Athletic ride-alongs • Triathlons, Marathons, 5k’s • Stage-specific equipment • Swimming • Bicycling • Running Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Background • Transition Process • Lost time • Difficult • Current Equipment • More room for storage • Not enough legroom • Project Motivation • Help others • Solve problem Matt Smith & Family Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Current Equipment Running Chair, from Advance Mobility™ Bicycle Trailer, from Cycletote® Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Project Description • Primary Goals: • Two-in-one: Biking and Running • Increase height and weight capacity • Secondary Goals: • Improve seat comfort • Build for easy transportation • Strengthen connection points • Reduce parachute effect Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Product Research • Existing Products • Some convertible • Low capacity • Not built for endurance races Burley® d’lite Wike® Extra Large Special Needs Trailer Chariot Carriers Inc. Corsaire XL Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Research • Safety/Testing Standards • ASTM • Bicycle Trailers • Strollers • Common Sense • Strength • Pinch points • Access Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Initial Design Components • Seat • Harness • Shock Absorption • Brakes • Wheels • Windows • Roll Cage Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Initial Design • Based on mTT bicycle trailer • Larger capacity • Low center-of-gravity • Decisions needed: • Material • Dimensions Initial Autodesk Inventor Model Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Design Decisions • Basic Frame Structure • Material • Aluminum • Titanium • Carbon Fiber • Manufacturing capabilities • Weight Considerations • Lightweight • Current models: 25 – 30 lbs Early SolidWorks Model Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Finite Element Analysis • Objective: • Determine high-stress areas • Ensure prototype strength • Size tubing required • Process: • Applied loads • Boundary conditions Algor FEA Results Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
FEA Results Insert many different FEA setups, results to show iterations • Results: • Maximum von Mises Stress • 2.9 ksi • Dynamic Stress • 7.25 ksi • Safety Factor: 4 Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Design Decisions • Frame Material • Aluminum 6061-T6 • 7/8” OD, 16 ga (0.065”) • Aluminum 6061-T6 • 3/8” Diameter Solid 12’ Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Design Decisions • Two-in-one • Removable bike attachment • Seat • Sling-style • Folding seat back • Frame structure • V-shape design Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Frame Structure • Tube Bending • Conduit Bender • Hydraulic • CNC Bender Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Frame Structure • Cutting Tube • Fish-mouth slot • Mill • Hole Saw • Mate surfaces for welding Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Frame Structure • Welding • MIG • TIG • Issues • Welding Aluminum • Thin-walled tube Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Frame Structure Upper seat pivot point Lower seat attachment point 7/8” Dia. Tube Superb weld quality 3/8” Dia. Round Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Frame Features • Wheel mounts • Forces axle into mount • Seat mount plates • Two separate pieces • Reduced weight Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Seat Design • Two piece, sling style • No cross tube • Increased comfort • Seat Back • Folding • Locking Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Roll Cage • Aluminum tube shell • Strong connections • Pinned/clamped in place • Foldable • Unpin joints • Loosen clamps Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Fabric Components Retractable Polyester roof • PVC-Lined Polyester Shell • Water-resistant • One piece • Vinyl Seat • Padded inserts • Iterative Design • Four miles of thread • Perfect fit Vinyl seat Polyester shell Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Roll Cage Covering • Vinyl to Mesh • Better airflow • Allows sunlight • Mesh airflow panels • Decreased drag • Windows • Increased visibility Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Hand Controls • Brakes • Caliper brakes • Locking levers • Cable + housing • Front swivel pin • Waiting on part Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Bicycle Attachment • Similar to current design • Bent tubes • Ball joint • Removable tubes • Two pins Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Running Attachment • Sliding tube-in-tube design • Pin in place • Steel fork and plate • Balanced weight • Reduced wobble Pins Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Obstacles • Design vs. Build • Make vs. Buy • Machining Skills • Manufacturing Capabilities vs. Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Valuable Lessons • Concurrent Engineering • Redesign time • Teamwork • Task Delegation • Scheduling • Step by step goals • Realistic Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Project Assessment • Success? • Convertible prototype • Increased capacity • Foldable for transportation • Metal connection points • Improved seat comfort • Decreased parachute effect ? / Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks
Acknowledgments • myTEAM Triumph • Phil Jasperse • Senior Design Professors • Progressive Technologies • Rapid-Line • Highlight Industries • Kenneth Haan Jr. Background – Description – Design – Build – Obstacles – Lessons – Assessment – Thanks