Jib Transfer Bench The Concept Create a bench
Jib Transfer Bench The Concept: Create a bench that assists a paraplegic in trimming the jib sail How: make the transition from port to starboard easier – less force, less time
Customer Needs and Problems Customer Need # Importance CN 1 1 Make it easier (require less force) for the jib trimmer to get from port to starboard CN 2 2 Make it take less time for the jib trimmer to get from port to starboard given they have no use of their legs and limited to no core strength CN 3 1 light weight CN 4 3 eliminate the need for the person to make contact with the "floor" of the boat CN 5 1 Provide access to jib lines CN 6 2 Mechanical solution CN 7 1 easy to use CN 8 1 provide support for legs and core CN 9 1 Easy to install CN 10 1 Adjustable to different boats CN 11 1 Move between port and starboard CN 12 1 Corrosion resistant Description Areas of difficulty - Mounting the system to the boat with minimal modification to the boats hull. - Finding light weight materials that are not infeasible due to cost.
Preliminary Metrics
Potential/Existing solutions Track system between seats Magnus Liljedahl’s lazy Susan design. Primarily made of marine plywood and molded carbon fiber. $
Finance Name/Organization Contact Info. RIT NSF Type & Amount of Support Committed TBD eademe@rit. edu RAPD grant The seat components of Richard Ramos’ chair came to $1685. 58
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