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The bike trail system surrounding Clemson University requires maintenance in places that aren’t always accessible by truck or ATV. The goal was to create an add-on for the existing BOB bike trailer that allowed for secure storage of a variety of tools with quick access. The system is made from one panel of a Alupanel composite (two sheets of aluminum sandwiching a polyethylene core) that, after milling, is folded into shape and riveted to the trailer. The “scale” shaped holes allow bungee cords to attach by inserting horizontally then turning 90 degrees, but doesn’t allow the hooks to jostle loose during rough trail riding. In a team of students from various backgrounds, I learned how to project manage different skill sets, take a design through the iterative process, and operate CNC machinery.
The bike trail system surrounding Clemson University requires maintenance in places that aren’t always accessible by truck or ATV. The goal was to create an add-on for the existing BOB bike trailer that allowed for secure storage of a variety of tools with quick access. The system is made from one panel of a Alupanel composite (two sheets of aluminum sandwiching a polyethylene core) that, after milling, is folded into shape and riveted to the trailer. The “scale” shaped holes allow bungee cords to attach by inserting horizontally then turning 90 degrees, but doesn’t allow the hooks to jostle loose during rough trail riding. In a team of students from various backgrounds, I learned how to project manage different skill sets, take a design through the iterative process, and operate CNC machinery.