Colloquium announcement
Faculty of Engineering Technology
Department Applied Mechanics & Data Analysis (MS3)
Master programme Mechanical Engineering
As part of his / her master assignment
Vries, K.H. de (Kirsten)
will hold a speech entitled:
Design of a tilting mechanism for a roller coaster seat
| Date | 14-10-2025 |
| Time | 09:00 |
| Room | TL1133 |
Summary
In this design study, a tilting mechanism was developed for motorbike-style roller coaster seats. The goal was to create a system that allows the seat to tilt within an angular range, enhancing the ride experience while also ensuring safety and a smooth integration into the seat structure.
The development process followed the VDI 2221 methodology, a systematic approach to engineering design. Several concepts were generated and evaluated against functional and safety requirements before selecting the final design. This solution featured an aluminium frame, whose structural integrity was verified through finite element method (FEM) simulations. The tilting motion was achieved using two actuators mounted on the frame. A dual-actuator setup was chosen to provide redundancy, as the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) showed that the failure of a single actuator could lead to catastrophic consequences.
Assessment committee |
chair Signature d.d. |
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| prof.dr.ing. B. Rosic dr.ir. J. Schilder dr.ir. J. Ratkoceri dipl.-ing. J. Beutler dr. ing. A.G. Rege |
(chair) (supervisor) (external member) (mentor from company) (internal member) |
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