Driver's seat

Seating for one

the base - domelike shape for the seat to rotate around

feel free to comment

yup, again more time...

Dudes, i need more time, i am struggling, it is taking longer than expected due to the need for accurate dimensions, eg cabin space, tray size, wheel size and ground clearance.

i realise we need cad, can it be assigned more time... ?

** also out of interest, i have taken the back seat out of my echo' i now have a true "mini-van" so much storage space in such a little package... plus, just recently opel (holden uk) released the "corsavan" pretty much the same as my echo except it is a truly dedicated "mini-van" (plus it looks hot)

if there was a need for a larger agri vehicle, could this be the answer?
the next gen MUV... just a cool thought.

apologies

longer than expected....

cad will be up tommorrow evening (sun 24.09.06)... sorry boys, its a pain in the tit.

CAD PROGRESS/MODEL

Hey guys, nice work excellent photos + info on harvesting.

Scottie, cheers for the wheel sizes, i have used the 28 inch (711.2mm)goodyear tyre.

** I am s.t.ruggling with the cad model, i will now do a majority of it in soldworks, i will also do some today and post tommorow evening... (saturday)

** Sorry about the inconvenience, for the model (foam) simple go by the orange copic render, this is what i will model up.

cheers

Coffee Harvest

http://www.donevelio.com/2006harvest.html

photos from Costa Rica showing ticos harvesting coffee.

interesting...

Bobcat

Found this on the net

http://www.bobcat.com/products/aws/index.html

click on the steering comparison to see the demonstration
its using joystick control tho (sorry scottie)
also some info about the wheel and motor

Drawings

i will be checking the blog fairly regularly tonight...

Its a date!

Today was good in the workshop, it helped us realise that we need a day, to "nut" out a few concerns.

Meeting up tommorow:

Tuesday 18th
Building 87.4.COMPUTER ROOM
9.30am

see you soon kidlets'

Entry Solved!

What do you guys reckon of entering like this?

The MUV will look pretty much like this, less like a modern piece of agricultural equipment and more like a contemporary electric farming vehicle.

Entry

I am not sure what is the best way to enter through the front...

- an entire canopy (window included) that swings up
- just the "door-window" that swings up
or
- a two piece door, parted midway... one half swings up and one down...

Feedback / Replies

Hey boys! Wow great work everyone i reckon theres alot of good stuff going on between us as a group!

In response to the multiple comments i will address them here:

D A N
We'll try to get basic cad done, simply form, size, "how it fits in"
1. this will be great for our pres.
2. it will give us a heads up on cad

Your designs are allways great, if you wanted to work on the trolley/cart that would be terrific!

**
- i will be sketching the MUV redesign, and post it
- i will do the MUV in rhino

R O B B I E
Getting heads up on the model sounds really really good, Dan and I are in the workshop on mondays for jewellery design, I will come in early (morning) and will remain there until 6'ish or whenever the workshop closes.
- i will bring in sketches to help...



A L S O
*The Fuel cell is under the drivers seat
* I will try to resolve the MUV as much as possible before we next meet.
* Good luck guys!
* i reckon our model will be awesome!

Model (Final)

Do we want a challenge?
Can we produce a model of this quality...

picture: next gen audi quattro
year: Pforzheim University Summer Degree Show 2002
designer: Raul Cenan
web: http://archive.cardesignnews.com/features/2002/020830pforzheim-show/index.html

Fuel Cell Location

Ive been doing a bit of drawing today and i think that the fuel cells should be accessed from under the drivers seat and not through the rear or sides, thus there is no need for additional panels and they are in a sealed environment.

Scale M.U.V

Here are two sketches done to scale.
If you guys have any feedback, suggestions do let me know (post in comments) and i will address any concerns.

In skecthing the MUV i can also sketch the chassis (with mounting points, etc) as well as clearly identify "free spaces"

Scottie your idea of "two pieces" snapping together seem highly relevant now! dude how about a aluminium chassis (light that does not corrode) with fibre/hemp bodywork!
>> Light and inexpensive!

Planetary gearbox

http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/6132/

Yo, check this out if you have some time, next generation planetary gearbox for our friends at Currietech...

Scale Photos

Photos taken to aid with sketching.

M.U.V Sketches

The middle image shows the latest redesign of the M.U.V 9top right corner), the other images are for Dan, and to also show the development of the M.U.V

For Next Week 20.09.06 (W9)

DESIGN FREEZE

Meet Tuesday?
Definately Wednesday at 12.00PM (87.4.COMPUTER ROOM)

Presentation poster(s) showing design, CAD, scenario, atachments etc...
Present Mock Ups (Foam)
Present concept 1:1 using overhead projector

Whoa, i didnt realise how much stuff there was'

13.09.06 (W8) Class Discussion

Mini Utility Vehicle (M.U.V):
- same size wheels
- Simple
>> - Fork lift tyres? Interchangeable sections
- Under seat storage
- DIMENSIONS: L1800 W900 L1800
- Mounting points, handles and side steps (little areas to attach upon or hold onto)
- Entry through front
- Electric motors, integral with wheels.
- All wheel drive.
- All wheel steering (electronic distribution steering)

Cart / Trolley:
- Steering?
- Same size wheels as M.U.V
- Electric assisted? (helping cart heavy loads, independent of M.U.V)

Other points:
- Model scale 1:8
- SCOTT: MODELLING (FOAM) / INTERIOR CABIN
- ROBBIE: MODELLING (FOAM) / CART_TROLLEY
- LINDSAY: REMODELLING OF DESIGN / CAD (RHINO)
- DAN: INSIDE? / CART_TROLEY?

** DAN…POST ON BLOG TO DISCUSS ANYTHING …**

Karcher urban sweeper

http://www.karcher.com.au/aus/Products/Commercial/Sweepers_and_vacuum_sweepers/Rideon_vacuum_sweepers/11421450.htm


link to melbournes urban sweeper, produced by karcher the ICC1

Hey kids, my designs for our E.V are along the lines of the two concepts above.
1. 636 series street sweeper (appliedsweepers.com)
2. Smart crosstown (car-reviews.automobile.com)

Cheers::

06.09.06 (W7) Class Discussion

Well done guys.
Below is a list of items to address (design requirements) regarding the design of our magnificent Agri Ev.

: : ROBBIE : :
**Robbie, hope you get better mate’

- We are still working on a narrow track Agri-Ev
- There is a front drive engine/tractor… think of a mini quad that pulls canoes on wheels…

Engine / Tractor
- two person capacity
- robust under carriage
>> “beds and furrows”
- as light as possible (buoyant)
- maintenance free
- small to medium in size
- purely functional
- easy to read instrumentation
- easy to use controls
- used for pulling
- independent suspension
- weatherproof
>> “urban street sweeper”
- P.T.O a separate motor
- Spare tyre / or no need at all… e.g. Michelin Tweel

Used for:
- transportation of produce
- used like a tractor
>> able to retrofit numerous farming tools (graders, augers, bores, etc..)
- P.T.O for local farming community
- Power generation…


Cart / Trolley
- Tilting solar cell roof
- Small and large variations
- Transportation for produce, therefore modular and adaptable
- Lightweight
- Can be shelter for vehicle
- Refuge
- Can be converted into a basic four legged tent with pegs.

Used for:
- modular, converts from a number of trolley’s into a temporary market stall
- lunch shelter, used in the sun or rain
- can keep produce fresh, encourage air circulation