Universal handguards

Reindeer Husbandry Applications require use of snowmobiles to get around in the tundra like conditions of Russia. Hand guards are often used in snowmobiling to protect the hands against wind, snow, and tree branches. However, these guards can be used in other instances as well. Such as dirt bikes, ATV's, and bicycles.

Problem[edit | edit source]

3D printing can help create products for areas where products are hard to ship, deliver, or manufacture. These hand guards are designed to be easily printable and easily replaceble if parts are broken in extreme circumstances.

Solution[edit | edit source]

A 3D printable set of handguards and mounts that can be adjusted or changed through the OS software to fit any custom needs.

These are currently designed to fit a 1" handlebars which are pretty common.

Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]

1. PLA plastic filament (This design is completely 3D printable

Tools needed[edit | edit source]

1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Skills and knowledge needed[edit | edit source]

None

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

FreeCad Files[edit | edit source]

File:Mount Bracket.FCStd

2X

File:Mount Brakeside.FCStd

File:Mount Throttleside.FCStd

File:Guards.FCStd

2X, mirrored

Printable Stl files[edit | edit source]

STL Files available at [1]

Print Instructions[edit | edit source]

For all printed components

Material: PLA

Layer Height: 0.2mm

Shell Thickness: 1mm

Fill Density: 70%

Print Speed: 60 mm/s

Printing Temperature: 210 C

No supports necessary.

Total Printing Time: 12 hours

Assembly time: >5min

Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

Using the .stl files above print out the following

1. 1 x Throttle Mount
2. 1 x Brakeside Mount
3. 1 x Throttle Side Guard
4. 1 x Brake Side Guard
5. 2 x Clamp
6. 2 x angle bracket

• Assembly of Handguards
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Common Problems and Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Be sure to clean the supports out of the hand guards
2. Print the handguards on the front of the guards to use less material and decrease print time

Cost savings[edit | edit source]

Break Down of Costs[edit | edit source]

(Assuming $15/kg of PLA)

1. Guard (2x):$2.91
2. Clamp (2x):$0.18
3. Bar bracket (2x):$0.57

-Total Print cost: $3.19

-Hardware cost: >$0

Total cost to Manufacture: >$3.19

Comparable Costs[edit | edit source]

Commercially Available Braces: $75.00

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Savings: $71.81 (~ 95.7% reduction in cost)