Team Members & Role:

Ryan Packer: Design Lead

Tim Perrault: Analysis Lead

Mathais Cox: Design Lead

Ian Brancifort: Fabrication Lead

Gregory Adamek: Evaluation Lead

Abstract: The goal of this project is to design and fabricate a detachable trailer for an existing knee scooter which allows users with ankle and foot injuries to carry larger than pocket-sized objects. This project is intended to assist those who are required to use a knee scooter for extended periods of time to complete tasks such as shopping. These tasks are difficult for those on a knee scooter or crutches, as they require the use of freely available hands. Currently, trailers exist for other mobility scooters, but not for knee scooters. Some knee scooters come with a small basket in the front, but these baskets are only good for small objects such as phones, wallets, keys, or water bottles. While designing this product, it is essential to ensure that the trailer attachment mechanism is easy to use for those who can only use one leg and that the trailer does not make the knee scooter unsafe to use. After analysis and fabrication, an attachable trailer with folding walls was fabricated for prototype and testing purposes.

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