New Frame Design
The new frame design incorporates a few major aspects of improvement that have been identified by the design team as crucial areas of focus. Firstly, both the design group and Dr. Depoy have agreed that collapsibility must be a crucial part of the frame redesign. Thus far, a unique ‘head hinge’ has been designed to allow each side of the frame to fold toward each other when the locking support bar has been removed. Further design analysis, such as stress analysis and mechanism design, is required before any further progress can be made. The new frame design also includes aesthetic appeal aspects such as a more curve-inspired and sleek outline that will increase the marketability of the Jogger. All of these areas of interest combine, resulting in the first draft of our frame as shown in corresponding SolidWorks images.