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The Beauty of Infinite Cups
Rob Passaretti Design Documentation 2014
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The Next Step in walkers and The Next Step towards regaining mobility
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Senior Thesis Project Project Duration: 9 Months
The Problem People with moderate mobility issues, living in suburban homes have difficulties going up and down the stairs. Normally they use a walker to get around their homes, but there are no assistive device available that will provide the user with aid on the stairs; without making costly renovations to their homes.
52.6 million people Effected by walking disabilities
User Research Going up stairs with a single railing is extreamly difficult for my target user.
Target User 19.7% U.S Population
Out of those 52.6 million, 31 million are senior citizens. Facts Provided by- Georgia Tech Research Institute
Ages 60-80 Living in a suburban home Living with a lower body impairment Doctor recommends - Walker - Four Pronged cane
Senior citizens rely on their arm strength to pull themselves up the stairs due to their decreased leg strength.
Success Parameters In order for this project to be successful it must‌. -
Provide the user with support on flat ground.
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Provide balance when on stairs.
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Transition back in to a walker after stairs.
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Be easy to operate.
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Be light enough for frail users.
Problem Statement / User Research
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Ideation Sketches
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Walker/ Stair-Aid
Walkers that adapt to be used on the stairs.
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Installation Solution
Ways to mechanically aid the user up the stairs.
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Mechanical Solution
Devices that are installed on the stairs and provide support.
A, B, and C are different approaches to solving the problem.
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Walker/ Stair-Aid
Concept Refinement
B
Installation Solution
Concept that Moved Forward
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Mechanical Solution
A, di B, so ffer an st lvin ent d C at em g t ap are en he p pro co t ro ach mp bl e le em s to tely
Concept A moved forward; due to the simplicity and stability when used as a walker.
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Walker/ Stair-Aid Concept Refined I then met with a doctor and showed her my concepts. She said the Walker/Stair-Aid Concept was the safest for the user. She also said the no doctor would ever recommend a walker that is used with both hands on the stairs. This is because if they fell back they have nothing sturdy to hold on to. I now knew that my concept has to be used with one hand and work in concert with the existing railing on the stairs.
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Through research and full-scale testing I solidified the concept.
Walker/ Stair-Aid Form Study
How was this design selected? Total Weight
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Refined Concept Sketch satisfied all success parameters. Ready to move into Solidworks.
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Final Design The Next Step is a lightweight walker that also functions as a stair-aid.
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Product Features Retractor handles Stair handle Silicone retractor band Stagger mechanism handle Cables for structural integrity Four wheels for stability Extender peddle
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Detailed Steps of Use Step 1 User approaches the stairs and squeezes the handles to slide the wheels in.
Step 2 User rotates walker so that it is at their side.
Step 3 User squeezes the front handle to unlock the stagger mechanism. Placing it on the first step locks it into position.
Step 4 The User uses both the railing and walker support to aid in walking up the next step.
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Exploded View Track Mechanism
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Model Options The Next Step Materials
White Maple- Frame pieces White Plastic- Inserts Plastic- Wheels, Brackets and Handles Total Weight- 9 lbs.
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The Next Step Ultra Light Materials
Aluminum- Frame pieces Carbon Fiber- Inserts Plastic- Wheels, Brackets and Handles Total Weight- 7.3 lbs.
The Final Model
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Junior Thesis Project P ro j e c t D u r a t i o n: 4 mo nths
Inf i ni c up
T he R e a s o n I ha ve been gu ilt y o f us in g an excess o f d i sposable cu ps a nd I t h ou gh t t h ere must be somet h in g I ca n do t o redu ce the n u mber of dis p osable cu ps in ou r lan df ills.
The Problem
1. Cup Leaves Home 2. Cup Gets Filled
3. Cup Gets Used
Disposable Cup User Trip
People love using Disposable cups. Every hour... Americans throw away 25 billion styrofoam coffee cups every year, and 2.5 million plastic beverage bottles every hour. These cups end up going into landfills and to our knowledge will never biodegrade.
4. After One Use Cup Gets Discarded
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Where and when are disposable cups are used
When lounging at home
On the Morning Commute to Work
At Parties
My Solution Must... Be a quick and easy vestal for holding liquids and reduce the number of disposable cups thrown in landfills each year.
When eating dinner with friends
The Solution
Medical Grade Wax
This Concept Is
A machine that rapidly injectionmolds cups out of medical grade wax, then when finished with the cup it gets melted down and reused endlessly.
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Cardboard Sketch Model
This cardboard sketch model helped me figure out the mechanics and scale of the concept.
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Inf i ni c up
Th e cou n te r to p s i zed i n j e c tion- m olding machin e t h a t has the pow er to make 1 0 0 % r eus able and san itary c u p s.
Product Features O n/ O ff B u tton
Wa x H o p pe r Ho p p e r Lid
Ma k e C up B u tton
Cu p M o ld Mo l d G a s ke t
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Steps of Use Step 1
Press power button to melt the wax in hopper.
Step 2
After machine is heated press the inject button. The mold will automatically close and the cup will be made.
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Step 3
After cup is made the mold will open. When the cup has hardened, the cup will tilt forward.
Step 4
When finished with the cup, rinse it out with water.
then simply toss it back in to the wax hopper to be melted down and used again.
First Runner-up
Watch Design Competition
Divers Watch
Competition Hosted by Movado Group
First Runner-up
Project Duration:
4 Months
Watch Design Competition
Project Objective Create a divers watch through carefully balancing functional and decorative elements that will withstand the test of time.
Iconic Watch
Diver Capabilities
Lead Case Inspiration
Inspiration
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Ideation Sketches Ideation Sketches
Rapid Prototyping
Form I moved forward with
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Dial Refinement
Bill of Materials Stainless Steel Case Black Silicone Straps Neon Blue Dial Accents
Final Color Variations
Gold Plated Case Black Silicone Straps Neon Green Dial Accents
Black PVD Case Dark Grey Silicone Straps Neon Green Dial Accents
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This Design led to an internship with Movado Group
Final Design
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Road Safety Competition
Project Duration: 2 weeks
Project Objective Design a concept that will make the road and the overall driving experience safer.
I chose to focus on Head on Collisions
My research showed that head on collisions were the cause of most traffic related fatalities every year.
The Idea A car chassis that will revert the forward forces of the impact upwards, absorbing the inertia making a highspeed head on collision survivable.
On impact, the cabin is wedged upwards absorbing the forced of the collision.
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Awarded the 2012 grand prize by Nissan and the Alliance for Traffic Safety
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Work Samples
Sketching
Model Making
Digital Modeling
Sketch Samples
Model Making
Digital Modeling
Thanks for your time -Rob Passaretti
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201-741-1754
RobPassaretti@gmail.com