F.R.

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EDD Project
Justin Bromeling and Logan Watkins
Work done at ACTC
May 13, 2014
B-day afternoon Spring EDD
Abstract:
Approximately 67% of fishermen break their fishing rods while transporting them in a
vehicle. The purpose of the truck bed cover design is so that it will transport fishing rods more
safely and efficiently while also using minimal space. When investigating it was found they have
things that would complete this task, but was really only for boats. Products such as the rod box,
the Rod Rack master, and the bungee strap for the ceilings of vehicles are such products, but all
these took up major space or the safety rating of the rods in that product were too low. In this
design both qualities were achieved. In the scope of the research and investigations, everything
was found and considered in the design of this project to invent this wondrous product. In the
research all findings were documented and pondered when investigating the best solution to the
problem that stand. Using wood, a bed cover was made in two separate frames then connecting
them with hinges in the middle. After, clips, tubes, and Velcro were mounted on the bottom to
hold the fishing rods. The top then got covered with metal sheeting and a couple coats of
undercoating (Rubberized Coating). Using these materials helped in the cost efficiency of the
product, but it also made the product much more durable putting this design decision on top.






I ntroduction:
In this project a product was to be either invented or innovated. This particular product
was on the lines of being both, but is mainly an innovation. The product created was a truck bed
cover that would also transport fishing rods safely and efficiently. In this report it will tell what
the product was, how it was made, material cost and list, a summary describing how the product
looks and what went into coming up with the actual design, and lastly it includes other product
documentation. When investigating it was concluded that design this product was feasibly smart
to build instead of just buying most of the parts. In the following pages it will be showed that
everything that could be done to complete our task of creating a truck bed cover that would carry
fishing rods was done, and while it also was made to meet certain criteria to have it transport
them safely and efficiently, so that the numbers that broke their fishing rods while carrying them
in a vehicle would slowly recede.







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Material List and Cost:
Figure 1.3
Materials Cost
Velcro $10.79*1
Golf tubes $1.49*10
Clips (16 pack) $8.32*1
Wood Free
Screws Free
Undercoat (can) $4.50*4
Metal sheeting Free
Hinges Free

Total $52.01








Table of Contents:
1) List of Tables and Figures
2) Summary
3) Introduction
4) Procedures
5) Results and Discussion
6) Conclusion
7) References
8) Appendices









Summary:
An approximate of about 67% of all fishermen breaks their fishing rod while
transporting them in a vehicle. When investigating on sites on how many people have done this
it was concluded that this was a real problem that only a few have attempted to solve. Certain
attempts like the bungee rod holder which was truly unsafe, the rod box which took a lot of
space, or even the rod master that connects to the roof of a truck cap which also is unsafe for
the rods achieved only one of the two qualities that this product has. When designing the
fishing rod transporter a decision matrix was used to recommend materials that would be used
for the truck bed cover and also to recommend what type of fishing rod transporter would be
done. In concluding the build of this product it was found that the project turned out great and
that we successfully included both qualities in the design. The method used to investigate
whether this project was worth the approach of this project was feasible was by looking up
patents for the type of project that was done and also by looking up information via Google.
Once everything was in place and the project was in a state of being fully completed and
working then we were able to get the testing for the qualities was to be included (which were).
In conclusion everything ended in a big success.


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Background:
According to the history of the rod transporter the first one was made from PVC piping and
would hold the rods in the back of the truck bed, but the rods would be exposed and still easily
broken. It would also take up a lot of space and was not the best design. When the rod box was
created to help keep fishing rods safe it did it successfully and the best, but this design was a big
space taker. Lastly, when the most new and approved Rod master fishing rod transporter was
built and put to use it was seen as the best, but still was a major space taker and the rods still
were just a bit unsafe. In conclusion of the history of these products it still has some issues with
the qualities it should have and then it also should worry about the fact that these are the most
important qualities a product should have.









Procedures:
1) Once the project was determine a design was then drafted.
2) When the design was made then materials were gathered.
3) Using wood two 8x3 frame were made then covered on top with two sheets of metal.
4) Once the frames were built then three braces were placed 2ft. apart in each.
5) Frames were then covered with a couple of coats of undercover coating (Rubberized
coating).
6) Rubberizing coat sits for about 2 hours.
7) Frames are flipped over then the golf tubes are place about 1ft. down from the top.
8) Clips were then place on the next brace down. Then Velcro is mounted all the way across
the frame to strap the rods into place.
9) Lastly, the two frames are then put together with hinges so that the bed cover will wing
upwards.
10) Test product and document results.




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Results:
Test 1 Rod Placement Test Rod was placed in rod holders
and was successfully held.
Test 2 Hinge Test Hinges all worked in direction
it needed to go.
Test 3 Stress Test Tested how the materials
would hold up to shake and
move strenuously, which
successfully proved it
durablitiy.

Once all test were done and each proven to be successful then the product was finished
and all qualities that were meant to be in the product were. Each test done provided this proof
and also allowed us to see if the product could withstand certain things like weather.



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References:
Dawn, W. (2007, May 27). The Rocket fishing rod is perfect for fishing with kids.
Retrieved from http://voices.yahoo.ocm/the-rocket-fishing-rod-perfect-fishing-with-
353093.html?
How people break their fishing rods. (2013, August 6). Retrieved from
http://www.kistlerrods.com/store/forum/why-do-some-people-break-more-rods/
Portarod History. (n.d.). Portarod History. Retrieved May 9, 2014, from
http://www.portarod.com/portARodStory.html












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Conclusion:
In conclusion the product that was created is by far the best solution to this problem. It
solves several issues. An issue that is solved is the safety quality which most products
like this one did not solve. The second quality that the F.R.T has is efficiency, unlike
others this product does not use all the space that others do. In the future of the F.R.T
product it will have handles for easier lifting and placing. It will also be made of metal
instead of using wood to make these. Lastly, in the future thoughts of the product it will
have more weather resistance.












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GANNT Chart:
Figure 1.2







Decision Matrices:
Figure 1.1




List of Figures and Tables:
Appendices: Decision Matrices- Figure 1.1
Appendices: GANNT Chart- Figure 1.2
Appendices: Material list and cost- Figure 1.3
Appendices: Pie chart- Figure 1.4
Appendices: Data- Figure 1.5







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J ustification Chart and data:
Figure 1.4













Figure 1.5

Appendices:



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