TUF-Desk (The Ultimate Foldable Desk) Project proposal presented - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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TUF-Desk (The Ultimate Foldable Desk) Project proposal presented by: Chris Kincaid, Dave MacDonald, Meaghan Phillips, Thomas Robertson and Tieghan Williams Problem Lecture Hall Desks Wheres the space? Lecture Hall Desks Wheres the


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TUF-Desk

(The Ultimate Foldable Desk)

Project proposal presented by: Chris Kincaid, Dave MacDonald, Meaghan Phillips, Thomas Robertson and Tieghan Williams

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Problem

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Lecture Hall Desks

Where’s the space?

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Lecture Hall Desks

Where’s the equality?

All Right Handed!!!

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Solutions

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Desk Availability

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Workspace Area

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Survey

Questions Asked

What hand do you write with? (Left / Right) 1) Do you ever have problems/issues finding proper handed desks? (Y/N) 2) Do you feel uncomfortable writing on opposite handed desks? (Y/N) 3) Do you have issues with space on lecture hall desks? (Y/N) 4) Do you ever work from a laptop in class? (Y/N) 5) Do you ever do work on a couch or without a desk? (Y/N) 6) Would you be comfortable carrying an additional laptop sized object in your backpack? (Y/N)

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Results

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Out of 45 people surveyed

  • 35 were right handed
  • 9 were left handed
  • 1 was ambidextrous
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Uncomfortable in

  • pposite handed

Finding desks? Space? Working from Laptop? Working without a desk? Carrying extra weight?

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Finding desks? Uncomfortable in

  • pposite handed

Space? Working from Laptop? Working without a desk? Carrying extra weight?

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Marketability

  • Mostly geared toward left handed students.
  • Although the lap desk can be used to provide more work space for anyone.
  • 96% of people surveyed agreed that lecture desks do not have enough space.
  • Small survey shows that approximately 70% of people believe there is a need

for a solution.

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Technical Design

Storage

  • Fold Shut
  • Hinge Connection

Connection to Desk

  • Metal Slide On

Material

  • Plastic
  • Reinforcing Side Supports

User Friendly

  • Inlaid Support w Handle
  • Lightweight & Compact
  • Durable
  • Smooth Slide Desk

Attachment

Technical Design

* Open Position

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Design Options

  • Hinge Placement
  • Supports
  • Desk attachment
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Schedule

  • Stage 1 (January 19 - February 6)
  • Identify problem
  • Brainstorm solutions
  • Research pre-existing solutions
  • Create proposal
  • Stage 2 (February 7 - February 20)
  • Research materials desired
  • Consult with machinist
  • Test load bearing capability
  • Create progress report #1
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  • Stage 3 (February 21 - March 13)
  • Finalize Design
  • Construct prototype
  • Undergo testing on prototype
  • Create progress report #2
  • Stage 4 (March 14 - April 6)
  • Alter prototype (or create new)
  • Complete final prototype
  • Create final report
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Goals

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Questions?