ULTIMATE TAILGATE Page 2 of 2
Multi-Disciplinary Senior Design
Project P10811: ULTIMATE TAILGATE
To: Mark McVea
Chris De Minco
From: Jonathan Brooks
Matthew Piatkowski
Spencer Herendeen
Re: Customer Needs
Customer Needs
Electrical
· The tailgate will provide a 110V AC power outlet
· The tailgate will provide a 12 V DC power outlet
· The tailgate will prevent the car battery from being drained below the level needed to start the truck
· The tailgate will provide power in a safe and secure method
· The tailgate will provide electrical power protection
o Over voltage
o Over current
· The tailgate will provide proper heat dissipation for electronics
· The tailgate will provide different levels of current depending on whether the truck is running or turned off
Mechanical
· The tailgate will provide a rigid work surface when in the down position
· The tailgate will lock in place when in the up and down position
· The tailgate will provide a Black and Decker Workmate type clamp
· The tailgate will provide an auxiliary clamping method
· The tailgate will incorporate tie-down cleats
· The tailgate will secure to the existing 2001 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado truck bed The tailgate will provide a modular, customizable storage bin
· The tailgate will be compatible with a bed cap or bedcover
· The tailgate will be able to be operable by a single person
· The tailgate will preserve original truck bed dimensions
· The tailgate work surface will be level with bed in down position
· The tailgate load rating will meet or exceed the rating of the stock tailgate
System Needs (applicable to all aspects: electrical and mechanical)
· The tailgate will comply to all necessary regulatory standards for North America
· The tailgate will installable with modifications within the capability of the average homeowner
· The tailgate will be easily removable
· The tailgate will be of a rugged nature to endure environmental conditions
· The tailgate and contents will be secure from theft