View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
n.nagel
Joined: 28 Oct 2014 Posts: 4
|
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:24 am Post subject: Lufthansa Technik meets Windsurfing |
|
|
Hi all,
I just started my masters degree this september at the Zeppelin University in Germany. Right now our team for the course entrepreneurship is working on a project with the company Lufthansa Technik. Therefore, we are looking for a purpose of use for a "Strut Assy". This "Strut Assy" is similar to a carbon telescoping pole (length and width are variable), which is generally used to keep open the service flaps of an airplane. The locking mechanism is unique and patented. This means, that the mechanism will not give in under tractive force, like telescoping poles normally do. The big benifits ot the product are, that is very functional (length in variable), durable (even under water) and of light weight.
My first idea was to use in for outdooractivities like wind surfing. Where you could use this "Strut Assy" as a flexible mast. You can make it small for travelling and you would have different sizes for different sails.
What do you think about that idea? Do you have different ideas for the use of such a "strut assy"? Maybe in other areas?
I am grateful for anyone who comes up with creative ideas and constructive criticism.
Kind regards
Nik |
|
Back to top |
|
|
isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
|
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:04 am Post subject: |
|
|
As you know, your widget may be useful in masts and booms. But I suggest you post this in the WSing Discussion forum. Most people avoid this forum because of its almost unanimous tilt towards politics. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
MalibuGuru
Joined: 11 Nov 1993 Posts: 9298
|
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
I think bend curve calculations would be important. It would have to meet manufacturers specifications, or it wouldn't work for windsurfing. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
n.nagel
Joined: 28 Oct 2014 Posts: 4
|
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:13 pm Post subject: |
|
|
isobars wrote: | As you know, your widget may be useful in masts and booms. But I suggest you post this in the WSing Discussion forum. Most people avoid this forum because of its almost unanimous tilt towards politics. |
Thank you for that information. Going to post it there. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
keycocker
Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Posts: 3598
|
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
This might be good for sailing SUP. The mast is a problem when you paddle. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You cannot attach files in this forum You cannot download files in this forum
|
|
|