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LifeTrac IV is the fourth prototype of [[LifeTrac]] - with bent loader arms and [[Quick Attach Wheels]]. We received assistance from GrabCAD on wheel redesign - [http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-quick-connect-wheels see challenge.]
=Overview=
LifeTrac IV is the fourth iteration of [[LifeTrac]]. It is a retrofit of existing LifeTrac III's with bent loader arms and [[Quick Attach Wheels]]. Additional load carrying capacity is gained from adding weight to the rear of the vehicle.


'''[[LifeTrac IV Design Analysis]]''' - Go here to help with some of the LifeTrac IV engineering design analysis
We received assistance from GrabCAD on wheel redesign - [http://grabcad.com/challenges/lifetrac-quick-connect-wheels see challenge.] Additional changes may be made in this iteration as well.


LifeTrac III was this:
=Current Design Status=
One LifeTrac has been retrofitted with the bent loader arms, quick attach plates and additional weight.
* [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2012/01/quick-connect-wheels-update/ Quick Connect Wheels Blog]


[[Image:lifetracIII.jpg]]
=General Specifications=


Rendering Credits: http://grabcad.com/library/life-traciv-lt3-76inch-long
=Important Links=
* [[/Research_Development| LifeTrac IV Research & Development]]
* [[/Manufacturing Instructions| LifeTrac IV Manufacturing Instructions]]
* [[/Lessons Learned| LifeTrac IV Lessons Learned]]
* '''[[LifeTrac IV Design Analysis]]''' - Go here to help with some of the LifeTrac IV engineering design analysis
 
=Current Needs=
 
=Project Leaders=

Revision as of 04:55, 18 January 2012

Overview

LifeTrac IV is the fourth iteration of LifeTrac. It is a retrofit of existing LifeTrac III's with bent loader arms and Quick Attach Wheels. Additional load carrying capacity is gained from adding weight to the rear of the vehicle.

We received assistance from GrabCAD on wheel redesign - see challenge. Additional changes may be made in this iteration as well.

Current Design Status

One LifeTrac has been retrofitted with the bent loader arms, quick attach plates and additional weight.

General Specifications

Important Links

Current Needs

Project Leaders