Summary
Date: November 30, 2006
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| Author: Chad Corbitt | Team: Uberboard |
Problem Statement
The Uberboard is a new type of board that can be compared most closely to a longboard. This new board will perform at a level above that available with current designs. The board will turn and carve more consistently. The Uberboard will also be capable of speeds up to 25 mph. Yet with this additional speed comes the need for a system to slow the vehicle. This report will focus on the user interface for a braking system to be implemented in the Uberboard.
The Approach
There are several different ways to implement a simple braking system on a skateboard. The Uberboard brake must perform consistently and in a manner that can be controlled by any rider. To choose the braking interface a typical design process was utilized. First the problem was mind-mapped and then several concepts were generated and finally the final design was chosen using a design matrix.
Summary of Results
Several braking controllers were considered for the Uberboard. The final chosen design is the most versitile. It allows the rider to use both his/her hand or foot and it is both easy to manufacture and assemble. The use of current parts could be implemented but the durability of the final product would be a concern.
Lessons Learned
This section of the report will cover some of the challenges associated with the creation of the Uberboard Braking Controller and some conclusions regarding its use and implementation.
Engineering drawings created in Pro Engineer Wildfire 3, other documents as noted