Thursday, June 2, 2011

Bicycle rack

-Define the Problem (1pt)
Create an indoor bicycle rack for a college student without taking to much living space.


-Brainstorm Solutions (2pts)
  • A hook in the wall to put the front wheel.
  • 2 hooks in the roof to put both wheels.

-Define Criteria and Constraints (2pts)

Criteria:
  • Bike storage
  • Easy assemble
Constrain:
  • No permanent damage.

-Generate Sketches (2pts)


First bike rack: in the wall.








Second bike rack: in the closet.








Bike rack attached to closet.







-Select an Approach: Use a Decision Matrix to justify your approach (2pts)


Best is 5 worst is 0



-Model your solution with CAD software: Post an Isometric view of your assembly and a multi view drawing. (3pts)




-Use the 4 Quadrant Feedback technique to asses your model (3pts)