Semester project »»rack««
von Maximilian Schatz

superviced by:
Prof. Andreas Mühlenberend, Patrick Bösch

Reliable. Lightweight. Durable.
The perfect companion for your adventure.

The concept makes it possible to mount »rack« to bike frames without drill holes because of its clamp-on design. That is why it makes even mountain or race bikes the perfect companion on long, fully loaded trips. Due to structural optimization using a special software, unnecessary weight was saved and a long-life and durable bike rack could be constructed. The program calculates maximum stable structures with the so called “soft-kill-option” (SKO) which deduce from bone structures and growth. These calculations were then interpreted to their final shape and design. For example, braces to attach bike-panniers were integrated into the SKO-structure. Moreover, the structure of »rack« offers enough possibilities to secure additional load using expanders. As a result, this rack clearly stands out in comparison to normal bicycle racks. For better visibility on the streets, a tail-light is included. All these details make »rack« the perfect companion on every bike trip - whether to the supermarket around the corner or around the globe. During first tests in rough terrain the prototype showed excellent performance.

During the winter semester 2017/18, the development of the concept was continued in cooperation with the bicycle manufacturer Möve Bikes from Mühlhausen/Thuringia.

Links :
http://www.maximilianschatz.com
http://www.moeve-bikes.de

email :
info[at]maximilianschatz.com

Contributors :
Möve Bikes GmbH