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solve the question in 2 steps with examples and the final answer.estion: 1- Following on from the first TMA in this module, produce a design report for ONE design of the product based on ONE of the scenarios covered on the following pages. The report should contain: - Title page - Acknowledgements - Summary - Contents - Introduction - Basic Product Design Specification - Design Parameters - Simple Description o student submitted image, transcription available below? - Following on from the first TMA in this module, produce a design report for ONE design of the product based on ONE of the scenarios covered on the following pages. The report should contain: - Title page - Acknowledgements - Summary - Contents - Introduction - Basic Product Design Specification - Design Parameters - Simple Description of chosen Design - Design Evaluation - Detailed drawings of the design, including dimensions, such that its constructional features can be seen* - Conclusions - References - Appendices *Drawings should be submitted as complete engineering drawings done using CAD (or other suitable software). If the maximum size of printing is A4 then several sheets, each showing a different view of the design, will probably be needed to show sufficient detail for the design to be constructed. In this case, all views should be clearly labelled, and all sheets numbered. Only computer - produced drawings will be marked; it is not acceptable to submit hand - drawn work. Please submit copies of the drawings within the report (. PDF) and in addition, upload the computer files of the drawings (.DWG). Note: you may have to invent information to make the design report complete. (a) Bicycle Rack When a full design specification was produced and the weighted objective procedure carried out, it was found that a tow bar mounted rack was the best solution. The rack is to bolt to the tow bar once the tow ball is removed. The dimensions of the tow bar bracket are shown in Figure 1. The 330 mm dimensions refers to the distance from the ground to the bottom of the bracket. In order to avoid the bikes fouling the car, it should be assumed that no part of either bike should protrude beyond the face of the tow bar bracket (ie. Between the bracket and the car). The two bikes to be carried have dimensions show in Figures 2 and 3. The width of the handlebars of the man’s bike is 420 mm, whilst that of the woman's is 630 mm. The width across the pedals is 360 mm in both cases. Your good friend Fred has offered to help build the bike rack and he has access to the following materials and equipment: + Square section steel tubing, 25mm x 25 mm x 2 mm thick « Steel plate, 8 mm thick + Steel strips, 25 mm wide by 6 mm thick + Brazing and welding gear + A powered hacksaw + A pillar drill. As par of the report, you should produce: (i) An arrangement drawing showing the outline of the bikes on the rack. This does not need to be very detailed or show any dimensions but should clearly demonstrate that the rack will enable the two bikes to be carried without fouling the ca [

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solve the question in 2 steps with examples and the final answer.Uploaded Imageestion: 1- Following on from the first TMA in this module, produce a design report for ONE design of the product based on ONE of the scenarios covered on the following pages. The report should contain: - Title page - Acknowledgements - Summary - Contents - Introduction - Basic Product Design Specification - Design Parameters - Simple Description o student submitted image, transcription available below? - Following on from the first TMA in this module, produce a design report for ONE design of the product based on ONE of the scenarios covered on the following pages. The report should contain: - Title page - Acknowledgements - Summary - Contents - Introduction - Basic Product Design Specification - Design Parameters - Simple Description of chosen Design - Design Evaluation - Detailed drawings of the design, including dimensions, such that its constructional features can be seen* - Conclusions - References - Appendices *Drawings should be submitted as complete engineering drawings done using CAD (or other suitable software). If the maximum size of printing is A4 then several sheets, each showing a different view of the design, will probably be needed to show sufficient detail for the design to be constructed. In this case, all views should be clearly labelled, and all sheets numbered. Only computer - produced drawings will be marked; it is not acceptable to submit hand - drawn work. Please submit copies of the drawings within the report (. PDF) and in addition, upload the computer files of the drawings (.DWG). Note: you may have to invent information to make the design report complete. (a) Bicycle Rack When a full design specification was produced and the weighted objective procedure carried out, it was found that a tow bar mounted rack was the best solution. The rack is to bolt to the tow bar once the tow ball is removed. The dimensions of the tow bar bracket are shown in Figure 1. The 330 mm dimensions refers to the distance from the ground to the bottom of the bracket. In order to avoid the bikes fouling the car, it should be assumed that no part of either bike should protrude beyond the face of the tow bar bracket (ie. Between the bracket and the car). The two bikes to be carried have dimensions show in Figures 2 and 3. The width of the handlebars of the man’s bike is 420 mm, whilst that of the woman's is 630 mm. The width across the pedals is 360 mm in both cases. Your good friend Fred has offered to help build the bike rack and he has access to the following materials and equipment: + Square section steel tubing, 25mm x 25 mm x 2 mm thick « Steel plate, 8 mm thick + Steel strips, 25 mm wide by 6 mm thick + Brazing and welding gear + A powered hacksaw + A pillar drill. As par of the report, you should produce: (i) An arrangement drawing showing the outline of the bikes on the rack. This does not need to be very detailed or show any dimensions but should clearly demonstrate that the rack will enable the two bikes to be carried without fouling the ca [

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# **Step-by-Step Solution for the Bicycle Rack Design Report** ## **Step 1: Understand the Requirements and Scenario** **Scenario Chosen:** Tow bar mounted bicycle rack for carrying two bikes (one men's, one women's) without the bikes fouling the car. **Key Requirements:** - Rack bolts onto tow bar bracket (330 mm from ground to bottom). - No part of either bike should protrude beyond the tow bar bracket face. - Bikes' dimensions: - Men's handlebar width: 420 mm - Women's handlebar width: 630 mm - Pedal width: 360 mm (both) - Materials available: - Square steel tubing (25 mm x 25 mm x 2 mm) - Steel plate (8 mm thick) - Steel strips (25 mm wide x 6 mm thick) - Brazing/welding gear, hacksaw, drill **Example:** Suppose the men's bike is 1,800 mm long, and the women's bike is 1,700 mm long (assumed for arrangement), both 1,050 mm high. --- ## **Step 2: Develop a Simple Arrangement and Design Outline** ### **A. Arrangement Drawing Approach (Outline)** - Draw the tow bar bracket as a vertical plate, 330 mm above the ground. - Sketch two horizontal rails extending back from the bracket, spaced to support both bikes by their wheels. - Place the men's bike closest to the bracket, the women's bike behind it. - Ensure the handlebar and pedal widths do not cause the bikes to overlap or foul the car. - Use the steel tubing for rails and upright supports, steel plate for brackets. **Simple Arrangement Example:** - Two rails made of 25 mm x 25 mm tubing run parallel to each other, 360 mm apart (to accommodate pedal width). - Two upright supports (steel strips) attached to hold bikes vertical. - L-brackets (from steel plate) bolted to tow bar bracket. ### **B. Final Design Statement** The final rack design consists of a frame built from square steel tubing, attached to the tow bar bracket using steel plate L-brackets. Two parallel rails 360 mm apart allow secure placement of both bikes without their handlebars or pedals interfering with the car or each other. Upright supports keep bikes stable in transit. --- ## **Final Answer Summary** **The report should contain:** - Title, acknowledgements, summary, contents, introduction, design specification, parameters, design description, evaluation, drawings (from CAD), conclusions, references, appendices. - An arrangement drawing (CAD) showing two bikes on a rack made from 25 mm x 25 mm steel tubing, 360 mm apart, bolted to the tow bar bracket at least 330 mm above the ground, ensuring no part of the bikes protrudes past the bracket face. **Example arrangement:** Two rails (25x25 mm tubing), 360 mm apart, attached to tow bar bracket (via 8 mm steel plate), bikes upright and parallel, no fouling of car, fits both bike sizes. --- **This approach ensures the rack meets all requirements, fits the bikes securely, and utilizes the available materials and tools.**

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