P 14042 UNACRUTCH Right Move Right Place Right

P 14042: UNA-CRUTCH Right Move, Right Place, Right Time

Today’s Agenda Who we are? - Team Introduction The Current Situation and our Vision Problem Statement Stakeholders and Deliverables Review of Requirements Draft of Project Plan

Who is team P 14042? Team Introduction Member Role Beverly Liriano Mechanical Engineer Joanna Dzionara-Norsen Mechanical Engineer Dan Sawicki Mechanical Engineer Ana Allen Industrial and Systems Engineer Kyra Wilson-Houck (not pictured) Customer (Industrial Design) Beth De. Bartolo (not pictured) Team Guide

The Current Situation • Inception in 1945 by A. R. Lofstrand, Jr. • Standard axilla crutches = current normal to patients. • Many designs all revolving around two SEPERATE crutches. • Uncomfortable, clumsy, and just not “cool”. • Ideal for open spaces and long distances, but NOT for smaller/household confined spaces.

This is where we come in, Introducing the Una-Crutch • Imagine a Crutch that can combine from 2 separate pieces into 1 universal device… • In the “right” amount of time… • And be comfortable while in use. • Not to mention, it’s the new “cool”.

P 14042 Problem Statement Current State • Standard axilla crutches • A prototype was developed by Kyra, but the product is non-load bearing and has no effective connective mechanism Desired State • A functional product which is ergonomically friendly, has a quick and intuitive method of connection, and can be marketed to companies Project Goals • Perform analysis of standard axilla crutches, crutch patents, and assistive technologies used specifically for lower body injuries Constraints • Consider Intellectual Property for the connective mechanism

Additional Project Deliverables Functional prototype which will be targeted towards the majority of crutch users and will be available as a household item. The product will have an aesthetic appeal and will have the potential to be manufactured right away. Patent Documentation • Logbook • Prove the concept – prototyping • Protection of Intellectual Property • Conduction of market research

P 14042 Stakeholders Kyra Wilson. Houck (customer) Athletes Crutch manufacturers Hospitals Physical therapists MSD team Research clinics RIT

P 14042 Customer Requirements

P 14042 Engineering Requirements

Design Drivers

P 14042 House of Quality

Action Items for Systems Design Phase (Weeks 4 -6) Benchmarking Interviews Brainstorming Patents Customer Focus on Design Drivers Ergonomics Nazareth Clinic Focus on Unique Designs Other Assistive Devices Manufacturing Techniques Functional Decomposition

Issue and Corrective Actions Crutch Experience Original Design • Nazareth Clinic • 72 Hour Crutch Trial • Focus on function and not be biased by the standard design

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