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Cleat Covers. By Nilu Faiz Joseph Maiorana Joseph Schneider. Table of Contents. Problem Statement. Athletes need to wear different pairs of shoes while walking on any other surface other than a playing field; otherwise their spikes/ cleats become dull or damaged. Brainstorming . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Cleat Covers
ByNilu Faiz
Joseph Maiorana Joseph Schneider
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Table of Contents
Slide # Subject3 Problem Statement4 Identifying the Problem5-6 Surveys7 Survey Results8 Expert Interviews9
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Problem Statement
Athletes need to wear different pairs of shoes while walking on any other surface other than a playing field; otherwise their spikes/ cleats become dull or damaged.
Brainstorming
Consider Source of Problem Deals with cleat shoes wearing away when
walking
Friction/ contact of shoe with track field surface
Athletes’ amount of shoe usage4
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Background
Experience– Joe plays football– Joey played baseball
Knowledge from peer athletes – Conversations– Environment– Issues with track surface
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Hypotheses
To attack situation: Impossible/difficult to change outside factorsSo, Improve features of cleat shoe
– Design & manufacture solution to fit on bottom of athletic cleats
– Solution will provide protection so cleat shoe will last longer
– This device will be effective when user is not using cleats for their main purpose
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Justifying the Problem
Surveys– random distribution (50) – peers with background to problem statement
Interviews- experts (3)– Email, in person contact
Online research– Patent searches– http://uspto.gov
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Surveys
Do you use metal, rubber, or plastic spikes? Metal Rubber Plastic
What do you use spikes/ cleats for? Check all that apply Football Baseball Track & Field Soccer Golf Work Other
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Surveys Cont’d
Do your spikes/cleats become damaged because of walking on asphalt/ sidewalks? Yes No
On a scale of 1-5, do you believe your performance decreases because of worn down spikes?
1 2 3 4 5
Would you use a device that protects the spikes/cleats from becoming worn down? Yes No
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Survey Results
42 responses in accord that cleat shoes wear down to the point that it should be considered a problem
8 responses in accord that cleat shoes are not worn down enough to be called a problem
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Contacting Experts
Interview : in person/email All agreed that their spikes become damaged 2 of 3 interviewees also agree that having to
bring multiple shoes to an event is annoying These interviews prove problem statement to
be valid Provided feedback, tips helped in drafting
solution
Sample Email of Slide
Overview of situation, why need advice Background behind problem Survey questions Asked for further information/knowledge on
design for solution
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Experts- Justified Problem
Kyle Whittier– Athlete: football (2yrs) & baseball (10yrs)
Chris Fenske– Athlete (track)– Sales Associate – Sport’s Authority
Kevin Whittier– 4 year sales Associate – Sport’s Authority
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Experts- Provided Feedback
Marianne & Rick Kay– CleatSkins inventors
Micheal Barbanente Bella Sutchar
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Expert Location ContactGreg Baker Dick Pond Athletics
(Schaumburg)Baker@yahoo.com
Mike Joyce Play it Again Sports (Schaumburg)
(847) 895-8914
Matt Wilhite Dick Pond Athletics (Carol Stream)
(630) 665-3316
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Feedback Gained from Experts
Citation:Perron, Jr. “Soccer Shoe” United States Patent. 2009.
http://uspto.gov
Inventor: Perron, Jr.; J. Edward [Metairie, LA]
Patent Filed: March 31, 2005Patent Number: 7,487,604
Testimonial from Patent 1
Shoe cover insert innovation– enhances performance of soccer shoe
Conventional soccer shoes have problem with vertical component– design needs to be modified
Design includes an insert that:– cushion the foot– provide foot stability – motion control; reduce fatigue– extend the float time of a runner and – increase the jump height of the wearer– extends vertically.
Patent 1 cont’
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Justified Problem Statement
Conclusions based off research– Expert feedback– Patents– Online resources
Athletes need to wear a different pair of shoes while walking on anything other than their playing field, otherwise their spikes will become damaged or dulled. EXISTS
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Solution should…
Protect spikes from becoming dull
Protect surfaces from damages
Eliminate the need to bring multiple pairs of shoes to events
Take less time than switching between shoes
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Possible Solutions
Each team member came up with 3 different solutions
The team decided on the best solution
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Solution A: Spike Covers
• Blocks fit completely over the spikes
• Keeps spikes elevated above ground
• Reduces wear
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Solution B: Spike Sandals
• Sandal placed under cleat
• Velcro belt holds in place
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Solution C: Rubber Sole
• A rubber sole slips on the bottom of cleat
• Keeps spikes off the ground
ProsEase in useEasily put on/offComfortable to walk in
ConsSpecial size for cleat required
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Solution D: Spike Plugs
• Rubber plugs put on spikes
• Keep spikes from touching ground
ProsEasy to put onSmallFits on any sized shoe
ConsEasy to loseMay take too much time to put on
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Solution E: Retractable Cover
Rubber membrane on outside
Stretchy rubber material extended over sole
Covers heel, kicking portion
Rubber sleeve covers entire bottom
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Innovation Solution F: Spike Plug W/ Retractable Cover
– Spike plugs easily attach to bottom of athletic spike shoe
– Retractable stretchy sleeve holds together spike plugs
Allows attachment of all five plugs without effort Retractable cover provides tight support all around shoe Prevents shoe laces from becoming untied
Final Solution Derived
Used decision making matrix to evaluate each of the features in final solution
Criteria:1. Performance2. Practical/storage3. Ease of Use4. Manufacturing5. Durability
Totals are made after analysis to choose our best solution27
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Decision Matrix
Solution
Appearance
Manufacturing
Weight
Cost
Material
Ease of
use
Storage
Durability
Safety
Total
A B C D E F
Scoring: + Better than the other options
- Worse than the other options 0 No measurable difference
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Final Solution
Based on the scores on the decision matrix, we chose our solution
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The Spike Cover
A protective covering for the front and the back of the cleat
Keeps spikes from coming in contact with the ground
Has rubber bottoms for safety Easy to use Easy to store
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The Spike Cover
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Specifications
Weight Less than 8 oz.Material RubberUsability Can be used with one handStorage Can fit into sports bagsUsability on Various Cleats
Can be used on various types of cleats
Size Various on foot sizeColor BlackUse On Cleats
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Function
Protect spikes from becoming dull
Protect spikes from coming in contact with the ground
Eliminate the need to bring multiple pairs of shoes to events
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Form
The spike covers come in two parts The spike covers must be sized to fit onto
shoe Holes can hold spikes up to ¾” long
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Ergonomics
The two parts of the spike cover are shaped to the heal and to the front of the cleat.
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Ease of Maintenance
Primary tools needed Computer with Inventor Micrometer Prototype machine Belt Saw
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Standardization
Guerilla Glue
Flip Flops
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Durability
Layer 2 was added to the product to insure durability.– It will protect the plastic from scratches– Keep the plastic from getting worn out
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Cost
The cost to make the product is fairly cheap Most of the project’s cost comes from the
prototype machine The cost to produce one spike cover (both
parts) is about $25 (according to Stephen Buchs)
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Refining the design
There should be two layers to the shoe– Plastic: serves as the protection of the spike– Rubber: serves as a safety precaution and
increases durability of the product There was no way of making a solution that
could fit all spikes We chose the Nike Haurachi as our model shoe
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Design Development
2 Parts to the solution– The front of the shoe– The sole of the shoe
Each part is divided into 2 layers– Top Layer: made of plastic– Bottom Layer: made of rubber
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Design Parameters
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Expert Analysis
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Assembly Parts
Part Name Part DescriptionA1 Front, Top layer. Made from plastic.
A2 Front, Bottom layer. Made from Rubber
B1 Sole, Top layer. Made from plastic.
B2 Sole, Bottom layer. Made from rubber.
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Drawings
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Tool Selection
Major Tools Prototype Machine Belt Saw
Supplies & Cost
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Material Cost
Proto-type Material Provided
Flip-flops Provided
Guerilla Glue Provided
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Assembly Process
Suggested time of assembly: 1 day Assembly procedure
1. Gather Materials2. Use prototype machine to make layer 1 of both
parts3. Cut out layer 2 with belt saw4. Use shoe glue to attach parts
Part A1 to A2 Part B1 to B2
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Test Procedure
Fit Does the spike cover fall off? Do the spikes fit within the holes? Do the covers fit the portion of the shoe?
Safety Is it slippery? Is the cleat still balanced?
Weight Capacity Appearance
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Test Procedure (Cont’d)
Does the spike cover protect the spikes? Do spikes become damaged when wearing
the spike cover? Does it eliminate the need to change shoes? Is it faster to use the spike cover than to
bring an extra pair of shoes?
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Data Chart
Test Result
FitSafety
Weight Capacity AppearanceSolving the Problem
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Test Results
Failed the fit test Dimensions were not correct Spikes are different sizes Angles were incorrect
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Fixing the Problem
Redo the measurements and drawings Realized that pressure is not the best way to
make the spike cover stay on. – Over time, it will become loose.
New Solution = Magnets
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Magnets
Magnets will be implanted into the second layer of the product.
They will make the fit of the product more efficient.
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Conclusion
Currently, we are finishing the new prototype with the magnets
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Mass Production
It will be easy to mass produce our product Mold Assembly
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Acknowledgments
Mike Barbanente
Greg Baker
Mike Joyce
Matt Wilhite
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