Revolutionizing Haulage with the Wheeled Cart
Presenting a groundbreaking solution to the limitations of current forms of haulage, the Wheeled Cart is designed to enhance the transportation of goods and people over various terrains. This innovative device allows for the movement of significantly more weight per day, reduces transportation costs, and improves overall carrying capacity. With planned optimization testing and promising collaborations, this project aims to revolutionize the way supplies are transported, potentially unlocking economic growth and accessibility to essential goods.
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Innovation The Wheeled Cart Note notes section on each slide
The Problem Current forms of haulage can move 240 lbs over 20 miles per day (at most) This limits Access to supplies (e.g., food) Economic growth, particularly for perishable goods Total cost of this issue is $1.2 Billion annually in the U.S. !
The Solution New Device/Technology: The Wheeled Cart An open box balanced on four weight-bearing free-spinning hoops Includes an attachment that can be strapped to a hauling entity (human or animal)
Why Its Innovative Entirely new method for moving goods and people over a distance
Why It is Better Allows movement of 4.2 times more weight per day Reduces total transportation cost by 3x Benefits Improves potential carrying capacity by 450% Further capacity available with addition of more horses Enables carriage of goods over rough ground with less damage More comfortable for human cargo Backpack 30 lbs/16 miles/day Dog-travois 20 lbs/20 miles/day Horse-carried 240 lbs/20 miles/day Horse-drawn cart 1000 lbs/20 miles/day
Deliverables Prototype Device/New Method Wheel, cart and harness materials and design Optimized for maximum loading over distance Sample Wheel Design Planned Optimization Testing
Transfer to Practice Local Toll Authority has agreed to allow trial licenses for initial public road use If project is successful: Green Jeans Inc. has agreed to demonstrate final prototype at State Agricultural Fair United Blacksmiths Association has agreed to make specifications available for its members Conestoga Wagons Ltd. will purchase first 6 carts
Workplan Develop key performance specifications Validate wheel design is viable for expected loads over typical terrain Validate harness design Equine factors testing Cart/horse sequencing Test timber types and overall design for optimized cart capacity and loading Design and test undercarriage (attachment of wheels to cart) Create a system prototype Evaluate the prototype under field conditions
Team Investigators Dr. Who, Smithing Department Head, Glasgow University Award-winning authority in iron design Track record of innovative products (the Bell, the Booth, and the Arch) Dr. No, Carpentry & Joinery Studies, Fettes College 50 years of experience in optimizing wood materials for building trades Invited Member on Exotic Woods Panel Industry Partners Green Jeans Inc. LLC Will allow use of test carts on weekly produce delivery runs Will support demo of cart at State Fair Conestoga Wagons, Ltd. One of the largest transportation companies in the United States Will provide expert review of designs
