Speed Limiting or Adjustable BrakingTrolley

Skyline Eco-Adventures, LLC Engineering, 2012-13

Liaison(s): Mike Teske
Advisor(s): Lori Bassman
Students(s): Diana Chen (TL-S), Michelle DeRienzo (TL-F), James Best (S), Brian Cheney (S), Kate Spiesman (S), Neil Pearson (F), Katie Shepherd (F), Kyle Siegel (F)

The team designed, fabricated, and tested a speedlimiting trolley for use on Skyline Eco-Adventures’ ziplines. The trolley relies on fluid drag from an adjustable rotary damper to reduce riders’ speeds to within a consistent range for a variety of ziplines. The trolley system is effective for various rider weights and weather conditions and requires minimal adjustment by the operator.