1. Andrew Forde
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Project Plan – Folding Bicycle
Stage Task Deliverables 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
1) Research Research of existing products Knowledge of exisitng products
Writing and distribution of questionnaire Information on relevent public opinions
2) Concept Sketching of initial concepts 5-10 rough concept sketches
Making decisions using Pugh's matrix Easily read comparison of concepts
Development of concepts using matrix results 3-5 in depth concept ideas
Development of final concept Detailed sketch of final concept
3) Prototype Model final concept Working CAD model of final concept
Manufacturing full scale prototype Working full scale model of final concept
Analysing of comments received at exhibition Updated design fixing previous flaws
5) Final Design Use of software to optimise frame cut-outs Optimised frame design
Use of FEA software to carry out stress analysis on the design Identification of high stress points on bicycle
Updating of CAD model for new design Working CAD model of new design
Submition of frame drawings to workshop Frame and rear triangle metal cut-outs
Research of parts to be bought rather than manufactured List of parts to be bought and estimated price
Research of viable materials for final product Final decision on materials to be used
6) Manufacture Buy the necessary parts and materials Obtain bought-in parts needed for bicycle
Cut raw materials to correct sizes All parts needed for assembly manufactured
Roll edges of the sheet metal parts Strengthened frame and rear triangle
Assemble bicycle parts together Fully assembled working prototype
7) Testing Carry out tests to check that the bicycle performs as expected Figures on how well the bicycle performs
Carry out any changes needed after testing Finished working prototype
8) Report Write group interim report Initial 15 page report
Write final group report Completed 30 page final report Final group report
Approval of drawings for workshop
Working prototype exhibition
Proof of concept prototype
Interim group report
Progress (Weeks)
Denotes that one task leads into another
Indicates milestone
Carried out on computer/paper
Carried out in workshop
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