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V-Cleat Attachment/Prosthetic for Adaptive Sailing. DPM Final Presentation Fall Quarter 2012. Project Background. ME • R • I • T. Adaptive sailing allows for people with disabilities to participate in sailing. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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V-CLEAT ATTACHMENT/PROSTHETIC FOR ADAPTIVE SAILING
DPM Final PresentationFall Quarter 2012
Project Background Adaptive sailing allows for people
with disabilities to participate in sailing.
Sailing is unique in sports in that disabled people can compete on a level field with able-bodied sailors with technological assistance.
Adaptive sailing projects have previously run as MSD projects, most recently last spring with the successful completion of Project P12031: Motion Assisted Seating Device for Sailing
Richard Ramos, customer from the previous MSD project, sails utilizing adaptive technology
ME•R•I•T
Project Description In essence, the device uses
a simple mechanical “cleat” to grasp lines securely and easily
Device should firmly grasp lines until released by the user
Device should be simple, intuitive, waterproof and buoyant
ME•R•I•T
Functional Decomposition
Helps Impaired
Users Manipulate
Lines
Disconnects from User
Connects to User
Usable by Armless User
Usable by Reduced Control or
Strength User
Holds Line Securely
Releases Line on Command
ME•R•I•T
Target Audience Designed for sailors with:
Limited hand strength Limited arm control Amputated hands or arms
This device would allow users who were previously unable to assist with trimming sails.
ME•R•I•T
Project Goals Most important goal is to deliver a safe
and functional product Students participating in this project
would be expected to become familiar with all required sailing terms and nomenclature
Students would have to use sound engineering judgment in balancing the different project requirements while still staying under budget
ME•R•I•T
Staffing/Funding This project is aimed at a smaller group
than normal, with the group size being 2 students 1 Mechanical Engineer 1 Industrial/Systems Engineer
While this is smaller than a normal MSD team, it would be a good solution for students who join the class late.
Funding does not appear to be a problem, with the total project budget of less than $400. ME•R•I•T
Remaining Obstacles The project currently lacks a customer,
and a strong customer would significantly improve the project’s chance of success.
ME•R•I•T
Remaining Obstacles The project currently lacks a customer,
and a strong customer would significantly improve the project’s chance of success.
ME•R•I•T
Questions?
ME•R•I•Thttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JWuRIKLIOLs/Tz--j5r7fnI/AAAAAAAAAKY/7-Gg6laP-dE/s1600/HomerSimpson46.gif
Sources http://
olympics.ussailing.org/files/2012/09/IFDS-030912-SKUD_DSC_0666.jpg
http://www.jboats.com/j24/images/j24roundisland.jpg
http://www.cleverpig.org/QUADSAILOR/?page=gallery