In order to satisfy the identified need, the product has to be able to free up wheels from blockage. Reflecting the values of our users, the product must also be reliable, intuitive to use and easy/quiet to store.
Frees up wheels from blockage
Reliable
Easy/quiet storage
Intuitive to use
Operated by one person (demo 20's to 40's male and female)
Shall weigh less than 40 lbs (Average adult woman shall be able to lift)
Variables: Material choice, strength capacity, footprint
After all initial design requirements are fulfilled, the next objective is to make the product aesthetically pleasing, lightweight and inexpensive. The product should also have a low environmental impact and be universal to any type of vehicle.
Aesthetically Pleasing
Feel sturdy
Universal to any type of vehicle
Relatively low cost (<$100)
Low environmental impact
Easy to clean
Product should be light (less than 20 lbs)
The Winch Stake shall not deform under a 6000lb load in the horizontal direction
The Winch Stake shall not deform in the direction of loading more than 0.1" in a single use scenario
The Winch Stake shall not rust if it gets wet