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

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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.