ARIES
High End Road Helmet
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Improve upon safety, aerodynamics, cooling, and weight compared to leading competitor benchmarks
Innovate several new technologies to redefine the industry standard
Design and manufacture Virginia Tech testing equipment to validate safety claims
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#1 rated helmet in concussion mitigation worldwide
Patent pending perspiration management system
Intensive material testing
Innovative manufacturing methods
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Material Testing and Finishes
I had the opportunity to design and test multiple different types of solutions to improve functionality and create unique functional aesthetics
Stamped Aluminum Bridges: The design was determined to be similar in effectiveness to the final solution, but with too high a cost to benefit ratio
Carbon Shell with Dyneema Bridges: Polycarbonate thermoplastic resin composite manufacturing gave me the opportunity to investigate this solution to increase ventilation and decrease weight
Oil Slick Surface Treatment: Decreased the surface friction significantly, which effected the interaction between the bridge anchors and the foam. Required increased mechanical interlocking to solve
Thermoplastic Material Testing: Multiple different grades and blends of PC and Nylon with varying surface finishes were tested for strength and toughness to benchmark impact resistance
Fluid Dynamic Analysis
I had the opportunity to investigate fluid flow for drag reduction and cooling purposes using CFD. While I later invalidated Soldiworks Flow for our drag testing requirements, this project was the offset for future simulated aerodynamic analysis
Safety and Performance Improvements
The goal for this project was to reset the bar for safety and innovation, which required new inventions and rigorous experimentation
Patent Pending Drycore Sweat Management:
Integrated rubber gasket into brow padding to redirect sweat away from users eyes. Required multiple shape designs and gasket manufacturing method trials to achieve the design intent and maintaining comfort-ability.
Virginia Tech #1 Safest Helmet: A complete rethinking of our “spherical” interface between the inner and outer shells, as well as detailed attention to the integration of key constructional components, led to Aries being tested as the highest rated helmet for concussion mitigation of any helmet worldwide
Product Release Videos
Interview with me on the development process from minutes 6:30-9:50
Product features and highlights