LifeTrac IV/Research Development

Overview

This section breaks the design of the LifeTrac into its different systems so that the engineering analysis and design requirements can be more easily understood

Items to Address

• Basic design criteria for overall vehicle function
  • Load carrying capacity
  • Vehicle speed
  • Vehicle power
  • Vehicle weight
  • Arm Range of motion
  • Attachment plate range of motion
• QA plate to Bobcat standard
• Carrying capacity of design
• Wheel drive attachment
• Structural analysis of frame with maximum
• Improvements
  • Auxiliary hydraulic connection at front
  • Floor plate
  • Roof plate
  • Safety screen around occupant where necessary
  • Driver position
  • Vehicle control mechanisms
  • Field of view improvements
  • Head lights
  • Optimized hydraulic locations for maximum lifting capacities