The objective of this project was to design, manufacture and test a system that allows a conventional snowboard binding to rotate. This system would help reduce the likelihood of applying injurious loads on the lower limbs during skating and ski lift loading/unloading. This design functions by using an interior cam-follower system that fits within the mounting disc area of a snowboard binding. This spring-loaded cam-follower system allows the rider to select one of two different position options: one for skating and one for riding. The system prototype was manufactured using CNC machining and was tested using a torque wrench to document its performance. The prototype was field-tested at a local ski resort and the results were analyzed to ensure the functional requirements were met.

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Creator

• Nietupski, Patrick Wallace
• Parker, Benjamin Keyes
• Mayo, William Wyke
• Gould, Adam Leo
• Auer, Vivian Jane

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043010-120844

Advisor

• Brown, Christopher A.

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-04-30

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright