College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 17:21:09
Major
Mechanical Engineering - Cooperative Education
Honors Course
4600 497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2020
Abstract
The objective of this design project is to redesign the seat and steering system for the Human Powered Vehicle Team. The goal of the seat design is too improve ergonomics by making it more comfortable and adjustable. In making the seat adjustable, it will be easier for drivers to achieve an optimal efficiency when pedaling. The aim for steering will be to improve the ergonomics as well as performance by analyzing steering systems in the past and evaluating how each design was successful and for what reason. Another main goal of the steering system will be improving the stability and driver feedback. Because the vehicle is entirely human powered, ergonomics is somewhat of a dark horse in competition and could improve the success of the 2019-2020 Human Powered Vehicle Team.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
First Reader
Dr. Chris Daniels
Second Reader
Dr. Manigandan Kannan
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr Dane Quinn
Recommended Citation
Broadbent, Zachary; Boos, Jordan; Gaertner, Patrick; and Miner, Caleb, "Human Powered Vehicle Internal Systems Design" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1175.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1175
Included in
Applied Mechanics Commons, Ergonomics Commons, Navigation, Guidance, Control, and Dynamics Commons