Control Handle Engineering & Problem Solving:

Intro

The trunks originally came with just the very poor-quality wheels with barely 1cm ground clearance and the clasps which could be held.

It was quickly appearance that a control system was needed.

Till my new wheels were added it was very uncomfortable to be bending right over the trunk to put it, or lift up two wheels.

With the new wheels I did not have to lean over so much but still a fair amount and whilst this could work on a smooth surface, it was much harder with uneven surfaces

Jury Rig Problem Solving 1 - A Roof Rack Strap

The first attempt at control was to use a strap. This happened when I attended the Future’s Festival 2025 at Pinewood Studios, mainly as had not got to make a handle yet, When I took the prop out of the car it was not comfortable, so I went back to the car and grabbed my roof rack strap.

This did give some control and make it easier, but the strap being a material strap and not solid meant the prop trunk was swinging around, bumping into my legs due inertia. An out of control dog comes to mind

Considerations:

The first attempt at control better than the plain trunk was to use a strap. This happened when I attended the Future’s Festival 2025 at Pinewood Studios, mainly as had not got to make a handle yet, When I took the prop out of the car it was not comfortable, so I went back to the car and grabbed my roof rack strap.

This did give some control and make it easier, but the strap being a material strap and not solid meant the prop trunk was swinging around, bumping into my legs due inertia. An out of control dog comes to mind
Considerations:

Single verses Dual Handle

Hinged

Foldable or retractable
 
 

Lock Out able

Retractable or removable Handle

Ergonomics

Gyroscopics