3rd Round Prototypes

Concept 1: Recliner

             

Figure 1                                                       Figure 2

              

Figure 3                                                         Figure 4

Kyle was able to model our recliner concept in SolidWorks. Figure 1 shows the rest position of the design, the seat is flush with no raise and the user has their feet flush with the ground. Figure 2 shows the initial movements of the design. The user will press a button or pull a lever to actuate the design, causing the knees to be lifted to allow the feet to be raised off the ground. In Figure 3, with the users feet raised off the ground, the footrest will begin to extend beneath the users feet. Figure 4 demonstrates the final state of the model, the knees are raised at an angle and the users feet are flush with the footrest.

Through this design the team is focusing on ease of use, the limited mobility of user, and ensuring a robust design.

Concept 2: Linkage

Basic Slider-Crank Demonstration
Other Possible Configuration