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V-Cleat Attachment/Prosthetic for Adaptive Sailing

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.

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V-Cleat Attachment/Prosthetic for Adaptive Sailing

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  1. V-Cleat Attachment/Prosthetic for Adaptive Sailing DPM Final Presentation Fall Quarter 2012

  2. Project Background ME•R•I•T • 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

  3. Project Description ME•R•I•T • 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

  4. Functional Decomposition ME•R•I•T

  5. Target Audience ME•R•I•T • 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.

  6. Project Goals ME•R•I•T • 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

  7. Staffing/Funding ME•R•I•T • 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.

  8. Remaining Obstacles ME•R•I•T • The project currently lacks a customer, and a strong customer would significantly improve the project’s chance of success.

  9. Remaining Obstacles ME•R•I•T • The project currently lacks a customer, and a strong customer would significantly improve the project’s chance of success.

  10. Questions? ME•R•I•T http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JWuRIKLIOLs/Tz--j5r7fnI/AAAAAAAAAKY/7-Gg6laP-dE/s1600/HomerSimpson46.gif

  11. 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

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