7.1.26:
fin/mobi`assembly
intro:
. this is the procedure for assembling mobi in the field,
describing how to break it into chunks that will fit through doors
and still be large eno' for minimizing assembly time
. it also has to consider how to maximize security during the assembly,
eg, the more expensive parts must be bolted to the frame thoroughly,
so that the part is not easily removed in the time it takes to get
another part
--
. this does not deal with how to assemble one from stock parts,
since this tried to maximize use of parts I already owned
which included the shell of an antique fridge,
and the very wide handlebars of a benchpress machine;
hence, the instructions of future models would depend on
what was available at the junkyard, and how it could be adapted
. for that, see mobi`backup/replacement,
which itemizes everything needed to produce one,
in case of an accident,
when the insurance company wants to know what the replacement
cost is .
measurements
door`widths
kitchen -> 30.5,
hallway -> 31
todo:
. cut plastic pipe for rollerblades
7.1.24:
. the derailers have not been tested under actual conditions
. the cables need tying down .
7.1.24:
. inspect fork mod's:
perhaps the raw areas should be protected with epoxy? .
6.11.6: on
pre-assembly
. concerning the pre-assembly,
keep the wheels and axle with the frame;
although it may be difficult to carry,
use the scooter wheels to make a sideways dolly .
7.3.5:
todo"disasm/axle shims:
. during disasm the axle still needs rubber shims (from the shoe reuse)
to keep from metal-metal rubbing, esp'ly since nixing the suspension
system .
disasm
7.3.5: axle shims
. during disasm the axle still needs rubber shims (from the shoe reuse)
to keep from metal-metal rubbing, esp'ly since nixing the suspension
system .
7.3.2: truck.bed
.
the driver`compartment is described here,
because the mirrors depend on the truckbed design .
the trailer`frame, axle-wheel set, and dahon-boom are assembled;
the bottom insulation sheet is laid down
( with some slack near the line where lockbox meets innerbox,
because that is where the side`struct's will be tapering
);
the angle.irons are bolted over the sheet onto the trailer`frame;
the lockbox is bolted onto the angle.iron,
and onto bolts that were prebolted into the trailer`frame;
the wooden frame is screwed around the angle.irons and onto the lockbox;
the plywood is screwed into the inner frame;
the innerbox is bolted to the lockbox;
the innerbox`access.panel`s screw holes are used for screwing innerbox
to plywood;
the side`structs are bolted to shelving beams
that were pre-bolted to the lockbox and innerbox;
(
. the side`structs wrap around the backside too,
but near the innerbox, they taper inward, staying confined to the
plywood,
and allowing only eno'space for insulation, not gear .
)
the plastic is stapled\taped to the inside of the side`structs; [1]
(which are prefabricated 3d modules that include the sheeting) .
. once the lockbox is in place,
the jetset`boards come up to the driver`s neck`base;
they cover the hands and body from side winds,
and stop to allow both vision of side traffic and side mirrors,
which are mounted on struts that extend up from
the forward edge of the jetset`board .
. to mount the jetset`board,
2x4's are screwed into the inside of the lockbox`legs,
and then the board is screwed into the (lockbox; 2x4),
so the lockbox is sandwiched by wood .
. the forward struts should be connected together by an overhead beam,
to minimize the amount wagging put by the wind on the jetset`boards
. this can also be the frame for a tarp that sheds rain
. this overhead should be quite high
to prevent the driver getting whiplash from a headbutt
during a head-on collision;
despite the height, rain can still be avoided because the tarp on top
can drape over and down to the driver`s head`top .
1:
1st idea was this:
. the plastic is (stapled|bolted; taped) to the outside of the
side`structs;
the metal shelving is bolted over the plastic onto the side`structs .
. the shelving is pre.bolted to beams in a way that
places one side of the beam on the underside of the shelf,
so that by sitting on the lockbox,
you can match&bolt the holes of side`struct and siding sheets
. it's easier to bolt if you first staple adjacent holes,
so things stay in place while you tighten the bolts .
7.1.19: steering
. the hinges stay on the arm,
and when time to asm,
the hinge goes on bottom front edge of lockbox (that's the forward top
edge in the mobi)
. place the heavy duty shelving girder across the hinges, concave side
down (n)
. use 2'' gym bolts head down through all 3 layers (girder, hinge,
lockbox)
. the bolts are too long underneath for the socket wrench,
so after the socket loses grip, use a channel locks (short on tools)
. another option
is to keep the arm attached to the lockbox,
and remove the handlebars, which have to be kept with the dahon,
either alone or with the arm attached,
since all that cable and controls are a hassle to remove .
7.2.9:
remove tire
remove (seat`post-stem connection, fender)
and loosen brakes
tips
7.5.8:
. after axle-trailer`frame connection is made,
the easiest way to add the boom might be installing the front bolt first
--
. this fuzziness is why it's good to test build before trying it
outside
where the power tools and privacy are lost
. in this case, the assembly can be tested during disasm,
by unbolting the back bolts first and then seeing how well the the
front bolt helps balance the bike-boom
while assembling .
7.5.7: openware" pre-slotting
. part of deferring assembly would be pre-slotting,
in order to make parts assemble with bolts without drilling on the road:
that's a lot of cycling,
refilling those batt's .
7.1.26:
cabin`bolting/ carriage.bolting
. all the bolts attaching the cabin to the trailer`frame can be
carriaged:
they are going into the hollows of beams,
and if the beams are soap-washed then the carriage.bolts can be held in
place with sealing tape .
7.8.2: mis:
. if the carriage bolts are fit by epoxy then they don't need sealing
tape,
else the only way to ensure good tightening is using a large bolt,
and the making the hole match with a square file .
