Chairforce One
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to design a feeding chair that can “grow” with a child, providing many more years of use during the child’s rapid development. We specifically aimed to design the chair to accommodate a child from age two to age six who is too large for his current feeding chair and projected to be taller than the rest of his age group.
Team members
Team Members *add picture and rearrange names to match picture* Rebecca Burke Christian Carle Austin Marler Samson Gilmore
Problem Statement/overview of the need
Our client has an almost three year old boy who is very tall for his age and expected to grow even more over the coming years. They use a feeding chair to keep him in place and help direct his attention as he learns and plays. Our client needs a feeding chair that can be adjusted to fit the boy as he grows.
Design Specifications
There are several specifications that our client needs for their child. These specifications are as follows:
- Chair needs to adapt to size over the next three years
- Head support
- Cup holder
- Child should be able to get in and out of the chair on his own.
- The tray needs to be removable
- Ability to hang toys from the chair
Additionally, there are some specifications that we would like to add to the design. These are as follows:
- Easy to clean
- Waterproof (if possible, polyurethane or lacquer coating)
- Rounded and soft edges for child safety and comfort
Background research
The basis of our client’s needs is a feeding chair that can adapt to size as the child grows. Currently, there are a few of these chairs already on the market. However, they do not meet all of our clients needs. Below are just a few examples:
These are great designs and meet a couple of our needs. However, some of the main needs from the client would not be met. These are lacking a head support, cup holder, holders for toys, and easy access for the child.
Conceptual Design
Summarize your conceptual design process. Develop at least three concepts.
Design Concept 1
- Description
- schematics/pictures/drawings
- estimates on performance/simple calculations if needed
Design Concept 2
Design Concept 2
Evaluate concepts/select candidate
Use a decision matrix or similar tool to compare designs against project specifications Discuss winning candidate
Detailed Design
This section will describe a detailed design process
Description of selected design
Detailed description of selected design
Analysis
Describe three types of analysis to be performed on the design
Engineering analysis 1
Engineering analysis 2
Engineering analysis 3
CAD Drawings
Insert drawings of all parts and the assembly
Bill of Materials
qty, item, description, source, part number, price
Assembly Instructions
Fabrication Process
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Testing and implementation
Describe testing, delivery, how used/received by the family
Photos of Completed design
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Instructions for safe use
Provide a clear summary of safe use for the family. Do not use the device unless supervised by an adult that has been fully understood the safe use of this product.
