PUBLIC RIDER the future public transport
RMIT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - Human Powered Vehicles Project s3154087 Wing Huen (Jex) CHAU
Name of Product :
Human Powered Vehicle -Public Transport
Scenario:
Public transport refers to travel services provided locally that allows people to travel together at set routes at a fare. The primary objective of the design is to match human capabilities to ensure a safe, efficient and comfortable vehicle for general commuting purpose for 2-4 persons within the Broadmeadows region.
Design Theme:
Cosmopolitan life is enhancing our quality of living with various forms of automation to aid convenience. One of those automation is motor vehicle that facilitates us to travel around either on a self-owned basis or a fee-paying basis public form of transport. We are all familiar with the underlying impacts that these vehicles have on our living planet - increasing demand of fossil fuel, air population and greenhouse effect. But, besides those macro environmental issues, have we considered the change in cognitive behaviour of human? Urban human, nowadays, are rather cool to each other. Face to face communication is probably less than human-machine communication and sharing tends to be degrading. In view of this, I would like reiterate the benefits of “sharing”, how it can help to contribute to a better living environment and to improve human physical properties in terms of health and interaction with others, as well as to contribute our best effort as being a corporate citizen. The solution to support my theme design is “back to basic”.
The cornerstone of the design is “share” and “communicate”, it incorporates the followings:
- the elimination of a “single driver”; - no demand for fuel; - at affordable price; and - always available. It is a human powered vehicle that can accommodate 1-4 riders at a time. The vehicle is designed for commuters to travel around suburbs by having a convenient, easily accessible pick up hub such as at railway station. Besides having recumbent styled seats for healthy and easy riding, a compartment for luggage or personal belongings is also included to allow users to carry a maximum of 10kg luggage along. A flexible PVC cover is mounted on top to protect riders from direct sunlight or showers. This public transport ensures a safe, efficient and comfortable vehicle for general commuting purpose on a shared vehicle approach. The name of this public transport is called “Public Rider”. It has steering on both sides, with front and tail lights, it is an ideal replacement of a car that can function 24/7. The co-riders concept requires prior communication among the riders, co-operation along the route. The pedalling requirement forces rider to exercise while travelling. It is good for time stringent people who can perform multi-tasks at the same time. The “Public Rider” may bring a better future for the next generation with an improved environment, be interactive, tender care for others, having a healthy and balanced life.
BACK TO BASIC is the key. SHARE and COMMUNICATE is the aim.
1-4 riders adjustable seats easy accessibility both side steering storage capacity in the middle roof to protect riders from sunlight and showers equipped with headlight and taillight
a ‘share’ bike operate 24/7 eco friendly user friendly no demand of fuel safe and comfortable more interaction with others
boarding
storage
pedalling
steering
HPV – Public Rider’s Manufacturing Fact Sheet or Tips - Use of same material as specified can slightly reduce its production cost. For example, replace some of the CHS or RB into the same size. - Source materials from the same manufacturer for reduction of shipping cost and waste produced. - Order OEM parts from local market or replace the OEM parts with similar products from local market. - Slot the seatpost clamp into custom seatpost first before further assembly. - Weld the front frame, rear frame and platform related components on at second last after the basic structure is set and fully welded. - Weld and mount the roof related components on at last after front and rear frame are welded and all set. - Change tyre/s when tyre threads are nearly ran out. - Ensure chain must be tight enough to for optimal performance. - Install a device in the centre of the vehicle for both left and right drivers to change gear and brake while both driving wheels. - Ensure bearing is fully lubricated before assembly. - Ensure caster wheel is smooth enough before release to client or public. - Cut holes on the roof for mounting and ensure they are based on the 'roof supporting' position. - Ensure lights are fully functioned before release to client or public. - Ensure luggage net is perfectly mounted on the luggage net post before release to client or public.
HPV - CPM s3154087 Wing Huen (Jex) CHAU
PUBLIC RIDER
the future public transport
RMIT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - Human Powered Vehicles Project s3154087 Wing Huen (Jex) CHAU
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