Design Project – Final Phase

Team 9:Rishabh AgarwalKeith ChanAnton GalkinAshwin Kapur

Outline Project Goal Criteria for Design Our Design Prototype Justification

Project Goal

Design a feasible solution that improves the working conditions of aging long-haul truck drivers

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Product Opportunity Gap

To enhance truck driving experience by utilizing the space between the driver and the passenger seat

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Current Solution

Wallet

Clipboard

Logbook

Trash

Medicine

Notebook

Pens

Our Design: Rotating Center Console

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Our Design – Included Features

Top surface used as quick access tray

Storage for folders and important documents

2 drawers for storage of medicine and small miscellaneous objects

Sliding trash receptacle

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Interface between Components Sliding trash receptacle

underneath console All components lock into

place

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Hinge Mechanism

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Hinge Mechanism Advantages

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Locking Mechanism

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Crash Analysis

Locking mechanism designed to withstand 20g force and 8Hz vibration

Small displacement and tipping expected

Lock designed not to unlatch during crash

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Prototype – Shows Feasibility

Double hinged arm for intended rotation

2 locking positions Slot for files and

folders Sliding drawers

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Console

Second Hinge

Wooden Base

Rotating Arm

First Hinge

Prototype – Shows Feasibility

Notched Arm that latches into place

Spring loaded lever arm

Ergonomic release with lever

Lever Arm

Rotating Bar

Notched Arm

Figure: Locking Mechanism

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Materials for Manufacture

Light, tough, durable thermoplastic ABS Plastic

Industrial hinges to support console Steel bending arm to resist weight

of console Light, strong steel for locking

mechanism

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User Feedback Surveyed 25 Drivers Mainly positive feedback Useful/Usable Good features Trash receptacle best

received Unsure about aesthetics

User Feedback Rotating Center Console

Features:Average Rating (1 = useless/poor,

5 = very useful/excellent)

Quick-Access Tray 3.5

Medicine Drawer 4

Paperwork Storage 4.6

Clipboard Holder 4.4

Trash Receptacle 4.6

Design:  

Size 3.8

Location (Passenger Side) 4.7

Retractable and Deployed Positions 4.5

Locking Mechanism 4

Product Characteristics:  

Useful 4.1

Usable 3.8

Aesthetics 2.8

Comfort 3.2

Desirable 3.9

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VOA: Initial State/Goals

SET Factors Social

Increase organization by improving storage capabilities for files and folders

Peace of mind afforded by easy and quick access to needed medicine

Increase storage space for smaller miscellaneous objects Minimize garbage and increase cleanliness of the cabin

Economic High desirability & usability for price

Technological Constraints on size and weight of console

Added value usability, convenience & desirability

Advantages: keeps truckers organized and cabins clean

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Justification: VOA Satisfies Goals

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Market Implications

Console sold as additional option Integrated within the truck Targeted to owner-operators and

fleet owners Cost Estimates $20-$80 per

console Potential for profit and growth

Aging Truck Driver Friendly

1 plane of motion for the handle 1 plane of motion for cabinets Easily sliding and replaceable

garbage Organized storage for medicine Simple locking mechanism

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Questions?