PROJECT
Final Design Details
The final design utilizes two wheels of different sizes to accomodate the recumbent riding position. Since the design uses a recumbent seating position, the pedal crank sits above the front wheel and in front of the head tube. This is to ensure the clearance of the pedal's motion. Next, the final design uses a rollcage to ensure the rider's safety in case of a fall or crash. Other features of the design include a kickstand in order for the design to stand upright by itself. Lastly, the seat mount is designed to allow riders of different heights to drive the vehicle. The picutre above is the final design.
About
Logistics
The project was built in Flagstaff, AZ. The design constraints for this project came from the ASME HPVC 2020-2021 Rules and Regulations and our client.
Design Alternatives
The design alternatives for the Human Powered Vehicle involve the follwoing: rider position, number of riders, and number of wheels. The most common rider postion is upright followed by recumbent and the horizontal position. Common designs usually use one or two riders to power the design. The number of wheels used in the design determine the stability and turning radius, this most design use between two and four wheels. The files below show the decision matrices for the design alternatives.
Tasks
The tasks are split between the teammates based upon choice and skill. Below is a list of recent tasks for each teammate. The file below goes into detail about splitting tasks as well as individual progress.
ME476C Meetings
ME486C Meetings
Last Updated: 11/23/2020