Sonic%20See-Saw

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Sonic See-Saw
Green Team A
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Potential Market

• 25 million kids age 5-11 in the US
• 84,000 schools
• Thousands of parks
• Studies show an increased desire for interactive
  playground equipment

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Price Comparison

• Public Consumers
• Steel Frame 500-1500
• Spring Type 1000-2500
• Wood Plank 500-1000
• Private Consumers
• Current Plastic Models 50 - 200

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Market Customer/User Acceptance

• Parents/Teachers
• Adherence to Consumer Product Safety Commission
  guidelines
• Aesthetics
• Child-friendly appearance
• Visually attractive
• Pleasant sound production
• Children
• Minimal intimidation
• Enjoyable, variable experience

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Maintenance and Durability

• Wear and Tear
• Weather conditions
• Vandalism
• Heavy use by children
• Ten year maintenance free lifespan

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Diagram of Air Flow for One Side of See-Saw
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Pumping Requirements

• Requirements for Small Organ
• Pressure 0.2 to 2.0 kPa
• Air Flow Rate 0.03 m3/s
• Feasibility Piston Pump

0.6 ft Ø
1 ft stroke
Pressure 6.5 kPa Air Flow 0.03 m3/s
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Control System
A
B
C
Air From Pump
Air to Organ Pipe A

• Grip Shift Handle Bar
• 4 Notes Per Side
• Plastic selector allows for one note to be played
  at a time

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Mock upAir flow requirements

• Flue 3mm tall, 30mm wide
• One pipe needs air at
• Between 0.2 and 2 kPa
• Max. 200 cm3 / s flow rate
• Easily provided by a fraction of childs weight

Flue air exits here
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Plan

• Patent Review
• Seesaws
• Pipe organs
• Research Consumer Product Safety Commission
  Requirements
• Consult with educators, child psychologists
• Local schools

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Questions?