Vertical Handlebar

• Function
  • To connect the horizontal handlebar to the frame
  • To have the throttle and brake at a height reasonable to the user
  • To transfer the turning motion from the handlebars to the wheel
• Materials
  • Steel
  • Paint
  • Plastic
• Manufacturing Process
  • Milling
  • Welding
  • Casting
• Model or Part Number
  • Find Out Later
• Reasons for Material Selection
  • Needs to withstand high compression, shear, and bending forces
• Forces Applied to the Component
  • Force applied to the handle bar from the rider
  • Weight of the horizontal handlebar and components
• Particular Shape
  • Circular to evenly distribute the weight from the horizontal handlebar and the rider
  • Allows for break and throttle wires to run along the side of it
• Functional, Cosmetic, Combination
  • The vertical handlebar is solely functional.
• Complexity
  • The vertical handlebar holds a complexity of 1.

Group 30 - Electric Scooter