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PSU 2011 Human Powered Vehicle

‘ Mjolnir ’ External/Internal Search and Concept Evaluation. PSU 2011 Human Powered Vehicle. Tad Bamford Ben Higgins Chris Schultz Aaron Stanton Neal Pang. Overview. External Search Product Research Fabrication Research Internal Search Brainstorming/Concept Generation

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PSU 2011 Human Powered Vehicle

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  1. ‘Mjolnir’ External/Internal Search and Concept Evaluation PSU2011 Human Powered Vehicle Tad Bamford Ben Higgins Chris Schultz Aaron Stanton Neal Pang

  2. Overview • External Search • Product Research • Fabrication Research • Internal Search • Brainstorming/Concept Generation • Concept Evaluation/Selection • Decision Matrix

  3. External Search • Product Research • HPVs from previous competitions • Performance advantages • Current innovative technology • Documented findings • HPVs available for purchase • Robust manufacturing techniques • Conventional design/configuration • Hobbyist HPVs • Personal experience • Common failures

  4. External Search • Fabrication Research • Frame • Available materials • Available tools/processes • Drive train • Advantages/disadvantages of component configuration • Controls • Modifiable commercial parts • Steering equipment • Wheels/Brakes

  5. Internal Search • Brainstorming • Strive for innovation • Energy storage device • Leaning Frame/dynamic camber system • Sectional fairing • Unconventional/sustainable materials • Concept Generation • Produced from PDS criteria • Judged by decision matrix

  6. Decision Matrix

  7. Concept Generation • Based on decision matrix, concepts exhibit: • Three-wheeled “tadpole” style recumbent • No Energy storage (deemed unfeasible) • Partial fairing • Hub-centered wheels • Leaning frame/dynamic camber

  8. Selection • Leaning Frame Tadpole w/ Lock-out • Hub-centered front wheels • Wooden Cantilever Suspension

  9. Questions? We hope for your support as PSU DOMINATES the competition in Bozeman, MT. Contact Info: Schultc@pdx.edu Aaros@pdx.edu

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