Hand Grip Week 2 Check-in

This week our group focused on developing the glove and cylinder. Amy printed us the version with rivets so we can dissect  it and improve the design. We also sent our email to CRI, and scouted some pre-made gloves from amazon that could be used.

See in depth notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kr5MHyWqT-wRA_7nIKAfvYPUqBDuBS6jD0yE762Ez9k/edit

Post presentation notes:

• Consider oar squaring and feathering (physics described here) 
  • Ample wrist movement, wrist flick 
• Building off of both previous prototypes 
  • Coupling elements
• Goals: Is this a problem that should focus on universality (focus on many different rowers by skill/hand size/shape), or tailor made to specific olympic athlete?
• Fabric comments:
  • Tension and shear to promote stretch and strain
  • Will require combination of sewing and glue adhesive

Goals:

• Combine elements of existing prototypes:
  • Wearability of glove:
    • Easy to get on/ take off in case of capsizing
  • Hook element:
    • 3D model better for feathering wrist motion
    • Stronger attachment to other piece of prototype

Next Steps: 

• Edit, send email to CRI

• Amy to print out 2nd grooved 3D piece
  • Bisect to explore width of rivets when putting two pieces together
• Amy to print out 2nd smooth 3D piece 
  • Create prototype coupling above elements
• Compile existing gloves for new prototype 
  • Amazon:

Goals for next CRI visit:

Four prototypes- 

• Existing glove
• Existing hook
• 1st coupled elements (tab and reinforced piece) 
• Evolved rivet tech understanding 

CRI consultation: should we stick to the current 3D models? Which design elements do you see the most future in? 

Notes *

Start with prototype designed for single specific user

In order to fit 3D piece on oar, we must unscrew the top grip (red oar in classroom)

Previous point of contact is no longer with CRI (tact in reevaluating relationship)