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Team Ramrod Collapsible ATV Cargo Extension February 22, 2006. Josh Carter Blake Forbes James Lee Hunter Moore Bryan Webster. Objectives. Problem Statement Problem Solution Design Partition Conceptual Designs Patent/Product Search Selection Analysis Selected Prototype.
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Team RamrodCollapsible ATV Cargo Extension February 22, 2006 Josh Carter Blake Forbes James Lee Hunter Moore Bryan Webster
Objectives • Problem Statement • Problem Solution • Design Partition • Conceptual Designs • Patent/Product Search • Selection Analysis • Selected Prototype
Problem Statement • More cargo space needed than what is provided on the back of the ATV especially when hunting • Often cumbersome to carry a trailer behind an ATV • Existing products are not collapsible or easily portable
Problem Solution • Design a collapsible trailer that fits on the back of an ATV • Must be unobtrusive when not used, but can be deployed as needed • Maintain additional weight of the cargo, specifically, the average weight of a deer • Functional on rough terrain
Design Partition • Trailer Hitch Attachment • Load Bearing Device • Cargo Loading Apparatus • Lifting Mechanism
Conceptual Designs“1 Wheeler” • Foldable 1 wheel design • Advantages • Requires less space when disassembled • Collapsible • Disadvantage • Not functional on rough/uneven terrain
Conceptual Designs“2 Wheeler” • Foldable 2 wheel design • Advantages • Light weight • Collapsible • Disadvantages • Limited load capacity • Possible weak assembly
Conceptual Designs“3 Wheeled Cart” • Foldable 3 wheel design • Advantages • Collapsible • More strength • Disadvantage • Takes up too much space when dissembled
Conceptual Designs“Collapsible Trailer” • Dissembles for tent- like portability • Advantages • Collapsible • Light weight • Disadvantages • Requires extensive assembly • Limited weight capacity
Conceptual Designs“Folding Hooks” • Adjustable support hook design • Advantages • Light weight • Simple design • Disadvantage • Limited cargo
Patent Search“Collapsible Lightweight Trailer” • Patent Number: 4,488,735 • Date: Dec. 18, 1984 • Utilizes a triangular design to haul loads by attaching to a ball hitch • Front half detaches from back portion and retracts
Patent Search“Combination hitch-mountable utility cart” • Patent Number: 6,935,656 • Date: August 30, 2005 • Can be attached to a road vehicle • Easily moved by hand
Product Search“Heavy Duty ATV Trailer” • Utilizes a bucket design to carry heavy loads by attaching to a ball hitch on an ATV • Designed by Cabela’s
Product Search“ATV Hitch Haul” • Utilizes a shelf design and an “S” shaped load bar to carry loads with an ATV • Designed by Cabela’s