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Cross-Country Sit Ski Progress Report

Cross-Country Sit Ski Progress Report. Academic Advisor: Dr. Hormoz Zareh Industry Advisor: Jennifer Armbruster Sponsor : PSU Inclusive Recreation. Cody Barnett Betsy Camp Josh Metzler Robbie Quesada Mark Scheel Alex Triplett. Agenda. Introduction Mission Statement Final PDS

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Cross-Country Sit Ski Progress Report

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  1. Cross-Country Sit SkiProgress Report Academic Advisor: Dr. HormozZareh Industry Advisor: Jennifer Armbruster Sponsor:PSU Inclusive Recreation Cody Barnett Betsy Camp Josh Metzler Robbie Quesada Mark Scheel Alex Triplett

  2. Agenda • Introduction • Mission Statement • Final PDS • External Search • Internal Search • Concept Selection • User Survey • Project Schedule

  3. Introduction • Inclusive Dept. of Campus Rec wants a cross-country sit ski • Must accommodatevarious • Body shapes • Injury types

  4. Mission Statement The objective of the PSU Sit Ski Team is to design and build a cross-country sit ski for the PSU Inclusive Rec Department. The sit ski must accommodate varying user size, weight, and injury type. The product and supporting documentation will be delivered to Inclusive Rec in June of 2012.

  5. Final PDS • Seat back adjusts from 19” to 25” • Seat back reclines from 90° to 120° • Footrest adjustable • Bottom of seat adjusts to 20° • Restraints for T12 to C5 injuries • Cost less than $1500

  6. External Search • Kiwi X-Country Ski • Lightweight • Adjustable footrest • Fixed seat • Loss of core strength • Low to the ground

  7. External Search • Teton Nordic Sit Ski • Telescoping footrest • Molded seat is fitted • Frames custom-built • Does not mount to commercially available bindings

  8. External Search • Central Cross Country • Footrest inadequate • Restraints do not accommodate higher-level injuries • Users have noted rubbing issues with seat material

  9. Internal Search • Brainstorming Sessions • Concept Designs

  10. Internal Search • Concept Designs • Seat • Frame • Adjustability • Restraints

  11. Concept Selection • Overall Design Selection • Fundamental Design • Low-Risk Design • Improved Design • Pros • Simple design • Robust frame • Low-cost seat • Cons • Lack of adjustability • Lack of strap points • Expensive manufacturing • Pros • Simple design • Some adjustability • Bucket seat • Cons • Expensive seat& parts • Low adjustability • Pros • Adjustability • Strapping points • Manufacturing ease • Cons • Heavy • Manufacturing time

  12. Concept Selection

  13. User Survey • User online survey • Validate design decisions • Utilize users’ experience and knowledge

  14. Project Schedule • PDS • Internal Search • External Search • Detail Design Start Date Finish Date December 1 April 5 Design April 2 May 16 Manufacturing May 17 May 31 Testing June 8 Final Delivery

  15. Summary • Introduction • Mission Statement • Final PDS • External Search • Internal Search • Concept Selection • User Survey • Project Schedule

  16. ? Questions

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