Conceptual Design of a Mousetrap Powered Collision Avoidance Vehicle

The assignment presents a conceptual design for a mousetrap-powered collision avoidance vehicle, focusing on the elimination of electronic components and the use of a mousetrap as the power source. The design process includes the consideration of several design concepts, followed by the selection of one based on criteria such as safety, material economy, ergonomics, size, weight, and performance. The document also discusses the manufacturing techniques and the use of environmentally friendly materials. The project aims to simulate the functionalities of a real collision avoidance system using a simplified, mousetrap-powered model. The selected design concept is further intended for development and the creation of a working model. The document highlights the importance of safety and material economy in the design process and provides a foundational overview of the project's goals and methodologies.

A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ON THE MOUSETRAP POWERED COLLISION AVOIDANCE
VEHICLE
INTRODUCTION
The Automobile Collison Avoidance system (ACAS) is a typical solution that traditionally has
been used in aircraft to avoid midair collisions between planes. However, the technology has
gained traction in the automobile industry courtesy of the improved collision prevention
technologies. The report hereinafter focuses on the conceptual design proposals for the said
technology. The solution presented is of a simple mousetrap powered collision avoidance
vehicle. Therefore, it should be noted that powering will be achieved by mousetrap while other
electronic configurations are eliminated. The design is expected to perform within the given
constraints and considerations. For instance, it will have to start and stop directly inline without
having traverse deviations. Now, drivers are becoming more concerned about the cost and safety
of these systems. Therefore, the solution being proposed must meet all considerations and the
resulting physical model mimic the functionalities of the real one.
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Product Definition and Feasibility of Initial Concepts
The following are the proposed mousetrap concepts from which one of them is selected and
developed further.

PRODUCT DESIGN SELECTION
A number of selection criteria is used where evaluation is performed to choose the best solution
given the product requirements and functionalities. In a nutshell, the criteria is based on the
following: safety, material economy, Ergonomics, size and weight, Performance (speed, traverse
deviation & braking capacity),
Therefore, after a thorough evaluation process, the selected idea for further consideration is
number 5 on the attached hand-drawn concepts.

PRODUCT MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES
The product manufacturing techniques depend on the materials to be used and the expected
performance level of the device. Being that the product eliminates the electronic portions,
expectedly, therefore, the configuration of the device will follow a simple approach. Notably, the
materials to be used will have to be environmentally friendly so that waste management system
can be integrated in the entire supply chain management of the product.
CONCLUSION
The conceptual design proposed above stems from the very design considerations. The aspect of
safety and material economy were the main points of consideration. Certainly, therefore, the
selected design concept will further be developed and a working model established.