Doors Project Planning Document

About

  • Project Team Chart

    • Project DRI & Team

    • Interdependencies

    • Stakeholders

  • Problem Breakdown

    • Background

    • Needs statement

    • Major goals

    • Requirements/Regulations

  • Project Planning Review and Design Kick-off

Project Team Chart

Project DRI

Project Members

Subteam Lead & PM

Interdependencies & Stakeholders

Project DRI

Project Members

Subteam Lead & PM

Interdependencies & Stakeholders

@Suhail Jaffer (Deactivated)

Form-factor & Door Latch : @kaizen liu

Mtl’s/Mfr/Assem & Door Hinge: @Geoffrey Liu

Testing/Validation & Waterproofing: @Joy He (Deactivated)

Aspect & Door Handle: @Vrut Maheshkumar Patel (Deactivated)

Lead: @Adrian Au

PM: @Kristen Emiko Shiozaki (Deactivated)

Mechanical:

Aero-chassis: @Shi Jing Yang (Deactivated)

Problem Breakdown

Background

MS XIV has 4 doors. It should be noted that the rear doors hinge from the rear (“suicide doors”) as oppose to from the front.

(Above Image) Fancy shmancy car with rear-opening doors (“suicide doors”)

(Above Image) Outer door profile for MS XIV

Scope

The doors project has a relatively large, all-encompassing scope which includes:

  • All 4-doors

  • Interior door panel design

  • Door hinge geometry and location

  • Door range of motion

  • Door latching mechanism and handles

  • Waterproofing/sealing of door to aerobody

The exterior design of the door (aerobody), structural aspects of the door (i.e side collision protection), chassis tube locations, and securing of windows have currently been completed by the aero-chassis team. However, the doors team should be very familiar with all these areas in the event of any changes that may need to be made.

Needs Statement

A need exists for safe, well-functioning, and well-fitting doors that provide for a pleasing interior.

Major Goals

Relevant Requirements/Regulations

Project Planning Review and Design Kick-off

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References

https://www.americansolarchallenge.org/regulations/2020-american-solar-challenge-regulations/

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