Bruno ingeniero

Cuándo chico Max me dijo un día: "Siempre dices que tus hijos son muy inteligentes. Es lo que dicen todos los papás ... no se les puede creer mucho!" 

Bueno, sigo creyendo que Max está equivocado y me chorrea la baba por todos lados ...


Ayer Bruno nos contó que ha completado todos los requsitos para obtener el título de Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering de la California Polytechnic State University. 

Para graduarse presentó un proyecto titulado "EZ Racks: A lightweight cost effective product designed to transport skis and snowboards on the roof of any car". Se trata una innovación consistente en una parrilla para llevar esquís y snowboards que calza en cualquier vehículo (no como las actualmente disponibles en el mercado que solo sirven para unas marcas de auto y no para otras), que es muy económica y que es muy fácil de instalar (versus las actuales que requieren todo un trabajo de montaje).

Fotos de la invención de Bruno:

Este el resumen del trabajo presentado:

"Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports that many Americans partake in as a recreational activity to be enjoyed with friends and family. Every year ski resorts visitors spend hours in their vehicles traveling to and from the mountains. People with roof rack mounting systems for their skis and snowboards are efficiently transporting their largest forms of cargo on top of their vehicle, making the interior more spacious and comfortable. The existing products on the market are serviceable but have limitations which make them impractical to a significant proportion of the skiing and snowboarding community. Current products are expensive and difficult to install or remove. Most vehicles used by the general public and found at ski resorts can safely transport at least five persons, while most roof rack mounting systems for skis and snowboards hold at most four pieces of equipment. An alternative solution was designed to accommodate those who are not privileged to own one of the current products on the market. Reliable statistics, background information, and literature regarding the topic of interest are scarce but have been compiled in this report to give an accurate depiction of the current situation. A systematic approach, following an A3 style report was employed to design and construct a prototype for a viable alternative solution. Primary and secondary objectives for the project determined the system requirements and design features of the prototype. Roof mounting systems for surfboards heavily influenced the design of the prototype because surf boards are far more delicate and vary greatly in size and shape compared to their winter counterparts, and can currently be transported easily and effectively for a moderate price. The prototype was constructed and initially tested in San Luis Obispo, California, where all indications suggest the design will function properly in a mountain setting. The prototype was and is able to safely transport 6 or less skis/snowboards, while requiring very little setup and take down time to safely secure and remove from almost any vehicle. More rigorous strength and durability testing needs to be conducted before this concept prototype is able to be considered a safe and reliable product. Material and manufacturing cost analysis along with market research are needed to determine an appropriate retail price if this design were ever to be implemented and made a consumer product".

Haciendo click aquí puedes ver el texto completo de la Tésis de graduación de Bruno. 

¡Grande mi Nuno! 

I am so impressed with your project and the document you have produced. This is just wonderful! Congratulations for closing this cycle in your life in such a high point.

Jeff and Vivi, your Silicon Valley angels and VCs have made this project possible. Amazing! We are all blessed by their love and friendship.

Te envío un inmenso abrazo que te daré también personalmente en Santiago.

Un beso enorme,

tu papá