Project Scope:

The E-Bike Conversion Kit is a product created by Group 2 of Dr. Oguejiofor’s Design & Communications II course. The goal of this project was to create a user-friendly alternative for those looking into transitioning their existing bike to an electric powered or electric assisted bike. While also remaining a cost-effective alternative to the new electric bikes that are available to be purchased on the market. Currently, there is not many readily available kits that can convert a normal bike into an electric assist one for individuals who do not have any previous knowledge of how to do so. The product was created by first researching what is currently available on the market and deciding a benchmark to compare the E-Bike Conversion Kit to once completed. A theoretical design was determined after an extensive amount of research, analysis, and design into creating the cost, durability, and functionality of the product. Some of the courses applied thoughout the project have been Statics, Strengths of Materials, and Dynamics. These courses aided with the calculations and computer analysis of the component enclosure and supports. Circuit analysis helped with the calculations required for battery capacity, charge time, range, and choosing the best option for a motor. Engineering Economics aided with determining a manufacturing and proposed market cost of the E-Bike Conversion Kit. A prototype would have been constructed if not for the sudden departure from campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The E-Bike Conversion Kit is an excellent example of application engineering with the goal of building a similar workable product at a cheaper cost with alternative design methods, which in this project, was done successfully.

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