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*A fork support is inserted in between the fork of a bike to help hold the suspension rigid during transportation the bike. If the suspension is not held rigid during transportation, it will be constantly activated due to the vibrations from the vehicle. This leads to early failure of the suspension. To prevent any damage and provide a longer life of the suspension, a support is inserted so that the suspension can no longer be active during transportation. | |||
# Picture of completed print using your printer [[Image:Wood_WorkingClamp_Parts.png|200px|right]] | # Picture of completed print using your printer [[Image:Wood_WorkingClamp_Parts.png|200px|right]] | ||
Revision as of 16:56, 8 December 2016
Bike Fork Support
Project developed by Kyle Price Kprice (talk) 08:23, 8 December 2016 (PST)
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Abstract
- A fork support is inserted in between the fork of a bike to help hold the suspension rigid during transportation the bike. If the suspension is not held rigid during transportation, it will be constantly activated due to the vibrations from the vehicle. This leads to early failure of the suspension. To prevent any damage and provide a longer life of the suspension, a support is inserted so that the suspension can no longer be active during transportation.
- Picture of completed print using your printer
Bill of Materials
- PLA Filament, 1.75 mm Diameter
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
- Utility Knife (Help to clean up edges and fit parts together)
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
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Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
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- Include assembly time estimate
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Cost savings
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- Total mass of parts = 0.066 kg; Cost of spool of PLA = $26.45/1 kg; Total cost to fabricate parts: $1.75
- Commercial equivalent cost: $14.99; http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/48559/i/bikemaster-fork-support-for-tiedowns?SITEID=Google+SEARCH+NON-BRAND+Product+Level+Ads+-+Google+Shopping+Campaign&P_ID=1327457057&adpos=1o4&creative=93111299933&device=c&matchtype=&network=s&gclid=Cj0KEQiApqTCBRC-977Hi9Ov8pkBEiQA5B_ipS2TNlLoZ-8zdUu_BksAUxd_f7rGUYU9OFqNjXyuwxAaApXe8P8HAQ
- Saved $13.24 (88%)
References
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- ↑ web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html
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