Porcaro, Donald- Personal Dumbbell Project
What is the project you may ask? In simple terms, the project is a cushion around any weight lifting dumbbell. Why make something like this? There is a major problem within the weight lifting industry where numerous people have the tendency to slam weights to the floor or they are not able to drop the weights due floor restrictions. Many people drop weights, usually dumbbells which cause the floor to break under that constant weight being dropped on it and also the noise it makes. Many people can't drop the dumbbell because there isn’t foam, matting or surface preparation that can absorb the impact of the dumbbells. There is a simple solution to the issues listed above. That's where my design comes into play, allowing the lifter to drop the dumbbell without any worry about the ground cracking or waking up your children if they're sleeping. The nose reduction was “VITAL” while making this design. I have looked within these problems to make my design the simple solution. Yes there are many other designs with weight lifting and other projects being made, no one else has made a design for a dumbbell. The design is very simple and very effective. The design will be strapped around the dumbbell providing a tight grip so it wiggle or fall off and a good layer of protection. Dumbbells are all shapes and sizes, varying in dimensions and texture too. I have taken extensive research and mapping of how my design will be of use to all dumbbells. The most basic challenges with this though would be the problem of exact design, production and if anybody would even think of using my design. The design will be a new experience for many lifters or just any standard Joe. The objective is to get the design out to the public, to gyms, stores and many more places where it can be sold and used. My design strategy will be very simple and straightforward. I will make a clay out shell, this is the harder part that is facing outwards. The inner shell will be more soft and thicker to absorb the impact better. The material that I will use will be. 3d painting, rubber, plastic and foam. All this will add up though, the cost of the prototype will be estimated around 30-50 dollars. This all varies on the size of the dumbbell as well, bigger dumbbells will cost more and smaller ones will cost less. The strength and tolerance of the design will be very sturdy and tough. For example, if the design is used everyday at a hardcore powerlifting gym then around 3-5 months before any sort of wear and tear will take effect. Though if used modestly by the average Joe you can see up to a year plus with pristine condition. Testing will be used in tinkercad to see the final form of the design. Hands-on testing and construction will start from November 2nd to the 5th. The final deadline for the first prototype will be Nov10-Nov15, I want everything to be finished before ThanksGiving.
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