Group 23 - Barbie® Dune Buggy Power Wheels - Revision history

MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Executive Summary */

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MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Executive Summary */

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MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Executive Summary */

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MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Executive Summary */

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MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Executive Summary */

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MAE 277 2011 Group23 at 17:16, 13 December 2011

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MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Gate 4: Product Explanation */

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Gate 4: Product Explanation

MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Gate 4: Product Explanation */

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Gate 4: Product Explanation

MAE 277 2011 Group23: /* Project Gates */

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Project Gates

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 After reassembling the Barbie Dune Buggy, the disassembly and reassembly processes were compared. More design revisions to the Barbie Dune Buggy were also made. These revisions include replacing lock washer with nuts and bolts, padding the steering wheel and windshield body to protect the user in case of a collision, implementation of rubber wheels to increase traction, and the installation of headlights to increase user safety.
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 Through the initial dissection of the product, the components of the toy and the five different subsystems of the Barbie Dune Buggy were determined. The Subsystems included the electrical system, steering system, powertrain system, chassis, and radio system. The connections between each of the subsystems we’re also determined. All of the subsystems were connected to or housed in the chassis. The electrical system, converts chemical energy from the battery to electrical energy, and transports this energy to the powertrain system. The powertrain system then converts electrical energy to translational and rotational energy to allow motion. The steering system then directs the motion of the vehicle. The radio system functions by providing sounds to entertain the user. By dissecting the product, it was easy to determine how the subsystems were connected.
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 Over the past semester, Group 23 has analyzed and dissected the Power Wheels Barbie Dune Buggy to gain a better understanding of the product. Going in we were aware that the Barbie Dune Buggy is a motorized ride on toy whose primary function is to transport the rider from one destination to another. As the semester continued, we learned more about the different subsystems and components of the toy as well as their functions. Group 23 was also able to make design revisions to the Barbie Dune Buggy to improve the product.
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 Through the initial dissection of the product, the components of the toy and the five different subsystems of the Barbie Dune Buggy were determined. The Subsystems included the electrical system, steering system, powertrain system, chassis, and radio system. The connections between each of the subsystems we’re also determined. All of the subsystems were connected to or housed in the chassis. The electrical system, converts chemical energy from the battery to electrical energy, and transports this energy to the powertrain system. The powertrain system then converts electrical energy to translational and rotational energy to allow motion. The steering system then directs the motion of the vehicle. The radio system functions by providing sounds to entertain the user. By dissecting the product, it was easy to determine how the subsystems were connected.

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	Over the past semester, Group 23 has analyzed and dissected the Power Wheels Barbie Dune Buggy to gain a better understanding of the product. Going in we were aware that the Barbie Dune Buggy is a motorized ride on toy whose primary function is to transport the rider from one destination to another. As the semester continued, we learned more about the different subsystems and components of the toy as well as their functions. Group 23 was also able to make design revisions to the Barbie Dune Buggy to improve the product.		Over the past semester, Group 23 has analyzed and dissected the Power Wheels Barbie Dune Buggy to gain a better understanding of the product. Going in we were aware that the Barbie Dune Buggy is a motorized ride on toy whose primary function is to transport the rider from one destination to another. As the semester continued, we learned more about the different subsystems and components of the toy as well as their functions. Group 23 was also able to make design revisions to the Barbie Dune Buggy to improve the product.
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		+	Through the initial dissection of the product, the components of the toy and the five different subsystems of the Barbie Dune Buggy were determined. The Subsystems included the electrical system, steering system, powertrain system, chassis, and radio system. The connections between each of the subsystems we’re also determined. All of the subsystems were connected to or housed in the chassis. The electrical system, converts chemical energy from the battery to electrical energy, and transports this energy to the powertrain system. The powertrain system then converts electrical energy to translational and rotational energy to allow motion. The steering system then directs the motion of the vehicle. The radio system functions by providing sounds to entertain the user. By dissecting the product, it was easy to determine how the subsystems were connected.

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		+	Over the past semester, Group 23 has analyzed and dissected the Power Wheels Barbie Dune Buggy to gain a better understanding of the product. Going in we were aware that the Barbie Dune Buggy is a motorized ride on toy whose primary function is to transport the rider from one destination to another. As the semester continued, we learned more about the different subsystems and components of the toy as well as their functions. Group 23 was also able to make design revisions to the Barbie Dune Buggy to improve the product.

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 = Introduction =
 The course MAE 277, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice, was designed to expose students to real-life challenges and technical aspects faced by mechanical engineers in industry and research labs.  The product dissection project allows students to work on project and group management skills, while gaining a better understanding of the technical workings of common consumer products.  For this project, Group 23 was assigned the Barbie® Dune Buggy Power Wheels.  As the project progresses, from dissection and system analysis to reassembly, students will begin to grow an appreciation for every step in the designing and creation of any consumer product.
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		+	=== Gate 3: Product Analysis ===
		+	The main purpose of Gate Three was to analyze the product in the post-dissection phase. The product was examined and analyzed at both the component and subsystem levels. Gate 3 includes the following sections:
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