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Team Ramrod Collapsible ATV Cargo Extension February 22, 2006

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 Ramrod Collapsible ATV Cargo Extension February 22, 2006

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  1. Team RamrodCollapsible ATV Cargo Extension February 22, 2006 Josh Carter Blake Forbes James Lee Hunter Moore Bryan Webster

  2. Objectives • Problem Statement • Problem Solution • Design Partition • Conceptual Designs • Patent/Product Search • Selection Analysis • Selected Prototype

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Design Partition • Trailer Hitch Attachment • Load Bearing Device • Cargo Loading Apparatus • Lifting Mechanism

  6. Conceptual Designs“1 Wheeler” • Foldable 1 wheel design • Advantages • Requires less space when disassembled • Collapsible • Disadvantage • Not functional on rough/uneven terrain

  7. Conceptual Designs“2 Wheeler” • Foldable 2 wheel design • Advantages • Light weight • Collapsible • Disadvantages • Limited load capacity • Possible weak assembly

  8. Conceptual Designs“3 Wheeled Cart” • Foldable 3 wheel design • Advantages • Collapsible • More strength • Disadvantage • Takes up too much space when dissembled

  9. Conceptual Designs“Collapsible Trailer” • Dissembles for tent- like portability • Advantages • Collapsible • Light weight • Disadvantages • Requires extensive assembly • Limited weight capacity

  10. Conceptual Designs“Folding Hooks” • Adjustable support hook design • Advantages • Light weight • Simple design • Disadvantage • Limited cargo

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Selection Analysis

  16. Selected Prototype

  17. Questions?

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