Presentation Title
CARGO X: The fully collapsible and storage friendly rooftop cargo-carrier
Abstract
CARGO X is a completely collapsible carbon fiber composite frame cargo carrier for an automobile. Most cargo carriers on the market are either hard-shell designs that are space limited and expensive or softshell designs that are fabric dominated and have little structural integrity. CARGO X is designed in a way that maximizes internal volume and ease of storage, while providing the structural integrity of typical hard-shell designs. The lightweight nature of the carbon fiber frame allows for ergonomic loading and mounting of the carrier. The composite carbon fiber frame is made completely of hand lay-up panels and a polyester vinyl fabric bag placed over the frame to enclose the carrier.
College
College of Science & Engineering
Department
Composite Materials Engineering
Location
Kryzsko Commons Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota
Start Date
4-20-2022 2:00 PM
End Date
4-20-2022 3:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Session
2b=2pm-3pm
Poster Number
12
CARGO X: The fully collapsible and storage friendly rooftop cargo-carrier
Kryzsko Commons Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota
CARGO X is a completely collapsible carbon fiber composite frame cargo carrier for an automobile. Most cargo carriers on the market are either hard-shell designs that are space limited and expensive or softshell designs that are fabric dominated and have little structural integrity. CARGO X is designed in a way that maximizes internal volume and ease of storage, while providing the structural integrity of typical hard-shell designs. The lightweight nature of the carbon fiber frame allows for ergonomic loading and mounting of the carrier. The composite carbon fiber frame is made completely of hand lay-up panels and a polyester vinyl fabric bag placed over the frame to enclose the carrier.