4. + Prompt
Design the interior configuration of a small
submarine using research, drawings, CAD,
and full scale mock ups.
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5. + Design
Considerations
- 5th and 95th percentiles for men and women
- 2 operators
- 96” spherical pressure hull
- 50% of the available space given to mechanics
- hatch location
- visibility
- maneuverability
- 3 control panels, each 1” depth
- 12”x18” maneuvering panel
- 18”x18:” systems panel
- 6”x9” manipulator arm control panel
- Dual joysticks
- 1st: Controls foreword, aft, left, right
- 2nd: Controls roll and pitch
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8. + Concept
This configuration was designed to maximize the efficiency of the
given space, as well as the comfort of the users according to their
roles. The bull seat for the primary operator was created to
support the neck and back while the user looks downwards to
operate the mechanical arms and straightforward to navigate.
The secondary operator seating configuration consists of a raised,
adjustable chair that allows the user to look straightforward and
upwards for ascending and descending purposes. Swiveling
screens allow for easy entry and adjustability.
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9. + Joystick Design
Features:
- based on ergonomic computer mouse
designs
- increase wrist and hand comfort
- magnets attach joysticks to bull seat
- allow for freedom of movement within
5th and 95th percentiles
- allows users to hold joysticks however
they wish
- rounded bottom joystick controls roll and
pitch
- flat bottom joystick controls direction
(foreword, aft, left, right)
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18. + Improvement
Opportunities
- reconfigure space to accommodate for efficient entry and exit
- consider ease of audible communication between the two
operators
- include lumbar, neck, and foot support for the secondary
operator
- consider adjustable knee and foot rests for primary operator
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19. + Secondary
Operator Seat
Features:
- adjustable lumbar and neck supports.
(foreword/backwards & up/down)
- top connection functions as the base for
both swivel screens
- gap in the seat increases tail bone and
groin comfort
- seat supported by carbon fiber
- pivots allow for ease of entry/exit from
sub and access to the primary operator.
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29. + Reclining Secondary Operator Seat
Secondary Operator seat Reclines to reveal the “rabbit hole,” which allows the primary operators
to access their seat.
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30. + Primary Operator Cone of Vision
5th Percentile Female
95th Percentile Male
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31. + Secondary Operator Cone of Vision
95th Percentile Male
5th Percentile Female
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41. + Shanae Brooks
sbrook26@student.scad.edu
Shanae is a junior industrial design major
from Dearborn, MI. Began her studies
with architecture. She appreciates
organic forms and innovation and strives
to incorporate both into her design
concepts.
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42. + Emily Pun
emipun20@student.scad.edu
Emily is a junior industrial design
student at the Savannah College of
Art and Design. She is interested in
designing any and all commercial
products. However, her dream
would be to work at a design firm
specializing in outdoor gear, toys,
or kitchenware.
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43. + Camille
Sakoda-Chang
Camille is a sophomore at
Savannah College of Art and
Design. She tries to incorporate
organic shapes into her designs and
hopes to design to help the less
fortunate in the future.
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44. + Andrew Wallisch
awalli20@student.scad.edu
Andrew is a Industrial Design
student at the Savannah College of
Art and Design. He excels at
carpentry and fabrication. He
works very well in teams and has a
strong work ethic and positive
attitude.
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