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[Mission Statement] [Progress
Report] [Team Members]
{Jennie} {Brad} {Tony} {Nathan}
While you are here, why don't you go see Dr. Wang, or maybe this fine University, or possibly Kooka
Components, or even this Special Place we
have selected at random. Have fun.
To design a bicycle multi-tool with superior quality, performance, and
reliability.
Birth Place: Huntington Beach, California
Professional Interests
- AutoCAD
- Fluids (Flow/Dynamics)
- Design Analysis
- R&D -- I actually enjoy it!!!
Personal Interests
- Piano
- Cooking
- X-Files/David Duchovny
- Shopping
- Swimming/Scuba Diving
Professional Interests
- AutoCAD
- New Product Design and Development
- Product Liability Issues
- Design of Outdoor Recreational Equipment
Other Projects This Semester
I am currently working on some dynamic rock climbing rope testing in conjunction with Dr. Wang and Black Diamond Rock Climbing Equipment. We will be
conducting drop tests to simulate the rope loading generated in a factor 2 fall.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
- Travel
- Foreign Cultures
- Rock Climbing/Mountaineering
- Back Country Exploration/Backpacking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Skateboarding
- Mountain Biking
Goals
To graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno this coming December with a Mechanical
Engineering Degree and then try to get a job in the outdoor recreation equipment industry.
Brad Hemerick
Professional Interests
- AutoCAD
- Design
- Test Engineering
Personal Interests
- Fishing (Trout/Bass)
- Hunting
- Muscle Cars
Education
Senior in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno
News and Notes:
Well, school is almost out for the semester. Maybe now I will have some
time to play with my personal web page
This will be the last update to this page, so enjoy it while it
lasts!!!!
Home Town: Winnemucca, NV
Education
This is where I have studied up until this date:
Where I have been enrolled at one time or another in any of these majors of study:
- Mechanical Engineering (UNR, UNLV)
- Electrical Engineering (ERAU)
- Aerospace Engineering (ERAU)
- Architecture (UNLV)
Interests:
These are my Engineering interests:
- Computers
- Composite Materials
- Finite Element Methods
- Polymer Materials
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- Fluid Dynamics
- Innovative Manufacturing Processes
My career goals are classified, so don't bother asking! If you are wondering how come
I make a big deal about secrecy, put a lid on it!!! If I trust you enough, then e-mail me,
and I might tell you--But don't count on it.
This page last updated May 02, 1996.
At this time we have:
- Decided upon a mission statement.
- Completed BenchMarking current products.
- Finalized a list of Target Specifications.
- Completed the design.
The biggest complaint this group is hearing is that we might be being too secretive
about our work. This page will contain the data we deem necessary for public release. We
apologize for any inconvenience.
So just for you, we are pleased to present the Team Grizzly Skeleton Key!!!
So what are the three components of the Team Grizzly Skeleton Key?
- Separate 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm hex keys.
- The Skeleton Key.
- Handy Carrying Case.
Here is a look at our tool.
- We have selected individual 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm hex keys for our design. These keys are
made from stout 8650 CrNi Steel. They will be purchased in a lot of 1000 for each size at
a price of $1.40 per set from a tool supplier.
- Take a look at our first rendering of the Skeleton Key. In this
view the 8 mm hex Allen; the 14 mm hex socket; the standard screwdriver; and the 5, 8, 9,
and 10 mm hex wrenches are visible. In addition, there are the two spoke wrenches in close
proximity to the 8, 9, and 10 mm hex wrenches. We plan to use Wyman-Gordon Investment
Castings Inc. to cast the Skeleton Key portion from a stainless
steel. We project a unit cost of the Skeleton Key portion to be about $5.00 to $6.00.
Finally, the minimal size of the Skeleton Key would weigh about
160 grams.
- Take a look at our second rendering of the Skeleton Key. In this
view the chain repair tool is clearly visible. It consists of a body portion that is
directly connected to under side of the Skeleton Key, and the chain
breaker screw which is driven by the 5 mm hex key. The chain breaker screw is going to be
an M10 X 30 metric set screw with a 5 mm key slot which will be bored for an eighth inch
4130 steel pin and ball bearing. When the pin and bearing are inserted, the end of the
screw will be crimped. We are hoping that the entire screw can be made for about 25 to 35
cents each; however, that information is not available at this time.
- Finally to carry all of the components of the Team Grizzly Skeleton Key, we have
designed a convenient carrying case. The case is made from neoprene material and includes
a pocket for the Skeleton Key and any other components the user
wishes to place in it, two elastic binds to hold the hex keys in place, and Velcro
fasteners on the cover flap and pocket to wrap the case up nicely. The materials for the
bag will cost about $0.34 each and will be sewn by a company, to be determined later, for
a total bag price of about $0.75 each.
We are predicting the actual manufactured price to be $8.00, which
would mean a retail price of about $38.00.
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