University Project
BEAN-IE bike
BEAN-IE bike
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Year:
2024
Project Duration :
24
Project :
Legacy Project
Project outline:
The team were initially briefed on the design of a cargo bike system for businesses in Liverpool City Centre to facilitate the transition from engine-powered to human-powered transportation. The system should be compatible with the market-leading Bullitt bike, feature a cargo hold, and incorporate secure attachment mechanisms. The design should prioritise functionality, material selection, manufacturing processes, assembly, cost considerations, environmental sustainability, and user-centric aspects of operation.
When selecting the industry, discussions centred around globally popular, growing industries with strong Liverpool presence. Coffee sectors, including local shops, roasters, distributors, and events, were considered. The coffee industry was chosen due to its rapid growth rate of 4.6% annually and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liverpool is a hub for independent coffee, with numerous award-winning shops and roasters. The projected growth and market size made it an ideal fit for the project.
After scoping several coffee businesses, the team contacted Neighbourhood Coffee, a Liverpool-based roaster, for insights into the project. This dialogue heavily influenced the design specifications.
The team met for multiple sessions over 4 weeks discussed aspects like functionality, fit and finish, aesthetics, storage, and main design features. Five designs were evaluated using the CVA method.
Concept:
The team worked on a few concepts, the chosen one being in the shape of a coffee bean. While the bike is a commercial tool for local businesses, It’s important to make it’s intended purpose clear. This concept aids as a marketing tool and has the capacity to deliver coffee as required. However the design is not without it’s not flaws, as the shape chosen is unconventional, and ultimately proved difficult to recreate when entering into 3D modelling and detailing considerations for theoretical manufacture.
Adding Value:
As a coffee roaster, Neighbourhood are constantly working with farmers to develop new blends of coffee. By integrating a small ‘station’ within the bike hold, Neighbourhood could trial and market new coffee blends to customers, adding value to the cargo bike as a marketing tool in addition to an environmentally considered delivery method. When designing the station, I considered how to ensure the essential kit to brew the coffee was conveniently placed for easy retrieval and use.
DFMA:
Based on the feedback received from the poster review, the subsequent step involved conceptualising and modelling the design in CREO, a commercial CAD software package. The process was centred around the principle of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
while the design itself was clever and marketable, in reality, designing this concept for manufacture proved hugely challenging.
The first stage involved working with the team to iterate on the concept sketches and and determine the most suitable design within the parameters of general manufacturing processes. The team evaluated 6 cargo hold designs based on the concept and landed on a final design that prioritised total space, manufacturing ease, suitability for bike attachment, and shape.
The team then divided up the key components to be designed across the cargo bike, including a functional quick release system.
With the cargo hold developed, further considerations were necessary for assembly and manufacturing. The density of all components was calculated, and Ansys Granta Edupack’s database was utilised to evaluate manufacturing processes and identify suitable materials. To ensure the cargo bike hold’s both realism and practicality, an in-depth report was prepared to substantiate its viability for production.
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BEAN-IE bike
BEAN-IE bike
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Year:
2024
Project Duration :
24
Project :
Legacy Project
Project outline:
The team were initially briefed on the design of a cargo bike system for businesses in Liverpool City Centre to facilitate the transition from engine-powered to human-powered transportation. The system should be compatible with the market-leading Bullitt bike, feature a cargo hold, and incorporate secure attachment mechanisms. The design should prioritise functionality, material selection, manufacturing processes, assembly, cost considerations, environmental sustainability, and user-centric aspects of operation.
When selecting the industry, discussions centred around globally popular, growing industries with strong Liverpool presence. Coffee sectors, including local shops, roasters, distributors, and events, were considered. The coffee industry was chosen due to its rapid growth rate of 4.6% annually and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liverpool is a hub for independent coffee, with numerous award-winning shops and roasters. The projected growth and market size made it an ideal fit for the project.
After scoping several coffee businesses, the team contacted Neighbourhood Coffee, a Liverpool-based roaster, for insights into the project. This dialogue heavily influenced the design specifications.
The team met for multiple sessions over 4 weeks discussed aspects like functionality, fit and finish, aesthetics, storage, and main design features. Five designs were evaluated using the CVA method.
Concept:
The team worked on a few concepts, the chosen one being in the shape of a coffee bean. While the bike is a commercial tool for local businesses, It’s important to make it’s intended purpose clear. This concept aids as a marketing tool and has the capacity to deliver coffee as required. However the design is not without it’s not flaws, as the shape chosen is unconventional, and ultimately proved difficult to recreate when entering into 3D modelling and detailing considerations for theoretical manufacture.
Adding Value:
As a coffee roaster, Neighbourhood are constantly working with farmers to develop new blends of coffee. By integrating a small ‘station’ within the bike hold, Neighbourhood could trial and market new coffee blends to customers, adding value to the cargo bike as a marketing tool in addition to an environmentally considered delivery method. When designing the station, I considered how to ensure the essential kit to brew the coffee was conveniently placed for easy retrieval and use.
DFMA:
Based on the feedback received from the poster review, the subsequent step involved conceptualising and modelling the design in CREO, a commercial CAD software package. The process was centred around the principle of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
while the design itself was clever and marketable, in reality, designing this concept for manufacture proved hugely challenging.
The first stage involved working with the team to iterate on the concept sketches and and determine the most suitable design within the parameters of general manufacturing processes. The team evaluated 6 cargo hold designs based on the concept and landed on a final design that prioritised total space, manufacturing ease, suitability for bike attachment, and shape.
The team then divided up the key components to be designed across the cargo bike, including a functional quick release system.
With the cargo hold developed, further considerations were necessary for assembly and manufacturing. The density of all components was calculated, and Ansys Granta Edupack’s database was utilised to evaluate manufacturing processes and identify suitable materials. To ensure the cargo bike hold’s both realism and practicality, an in-depth report was prepared to substantiate its viability for production.
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BEAN-IE bike
BEAN-IE bike
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Group design project for the design of a cargo bike to support a local business
Year:
2024
Project Duration :
24
Project :
Legacy Project
Project outline:
The team were initially briefed on the design of a cargo bike system for businesses in Liverpool City Centre to facilitate the transition from engine-powered to human-powered transportation. The system should be compatible with the market-leading Bullitt bike, feature a cargo hold, and incorporate secure attachment mechanisms. The design should prioritise functionality, material selection, manufacturing processes, assembly, cost considerations, environmental sustainability, and user-centric aspects of operation.
When selecting the industry, discussions centred around globally popular, growing industries with strong Liverpool presence. Coffee sectors, including local shops, roasters, distributors, and events, were considered. The coffee industry was chosen due to its rapid growth rate of 4.6% annually and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liverpool is a hub for independent coffee, with numerous award-winning shops and roasters. The projected growth and market size made it an ideal fit for the project.
After scoping several coffee businesses, the team contacted Neighbourhood Coffee, a Liverpool-based roaster, for insights into the project. This dialogue heavily influenced the design specifications.
The team met for multiple sessions over 4 weeks discussed aspects like functionality, fit and finish, aesthetics, storage, and main design features. Five designs were evaluated using the CVA method.
Concept:
The team worked on a few concepts, the chosen one being in the shape of a coffee bean. While the bike is a commercial tool for local businesses, It’s important to make it’s intended purpose clear. This concept aids as a marketing tool and has the capacity to deliver coffee as required. However the design is not without it’s not flaws, as the shape chosen is unconventional, and ultimately proved difficult to recreate when entering into 3D modelling and detailing considerations for theoretical manufacture.
Adding Value:
As a coffee roaster, Neighbourhood are constantly working with farmers to develop new blends of coffee. By integrating a small ‘station’ within the bike hold, Neighbourhood could trial and market new coffee blends to customers, adding value to the cargo bike as a marketing tool in addition to an environmentally considered delivery method. When designing the station, I considered how to ensure the essential kit to brew the coffee was conveniently placed for easy retrieval and use.
DFMA:
Based on the feedback received from the poster review, the subsequent step involved conceptualising and modelling the design in CREO, a commercial CAD software package. The process was centred around the principle of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
while the design itself was clever and marketable, in reality, designing this concept for manufacture proved hugely challenging.
The first stage involved working with the team to iterate on the concept sketches and and determine the most suitable design within the parameters of general manufacturing processes. The team evaluated 6 cargo hold designs based on the concept and landed on a final design that prioritised total space, manufacturing ease, suitability for bike attachment, and shape.
The team then divided up the key components to be designed across the cargo bike, including a functional quick release system.
With the cargo hold developed, further considerations were necessary for assembly and manufacturing. The density of all components was calculated, and Ansys Granta Edupack’s database was utilised to evaluate manufacturing processes and identify suitable materials. To ensure the cargo bike hold’s both realism and practicality, an in-depth report was prepared to substantiate its viability for production.