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Bachelor's Thesis
Author of thesis: Bc. Michal Čiula
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: Ing. David Košťál, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Ing. Petr Šperka, Ph.D.
This bachelor’s thesis addresses the lack of suitable functional components in the field of children’s cycling, specifically focusing on platform pedals for children’s mountain bikes (MTB). The current market is characterized by a dichotomy between low-cost plastic pedals with insufficient grip and high-end products with prohibitive pricing. The objective of this work is to develop an optimal platform pedal design that reflects the anatomical characteristics of children aged 5 to 11, complies with relevant safety regulations, and offers an economically viable alternative. The objective was achieved through a comprehensive engineering design that integrates conventional mechanical design methods with modern manufacturing technologies. The pedal body was designed for additive manufacturing using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), enabling cost-effective production and straightforward component replacement. The axle was subjected to analytical strength assessments, including bending and fatigue analyses, in accordance with applicable ASTM and ISO standards, ensuring the structural integrity of the assembly. The resulting design is a fully functional prototype with platform dimensions of 85 × 85 mm, corresponding to anthropometric data of the target user group. Structural analysis confirmed a high level of safety under both static and dynamic loading conditions, including impact loads corresponding to drops from heights up to 1.22 m (yield safety factor 𝑘𝑏 = 2,04). The axle support system consists of a combination of a rolling-element bearing and a PTFE plain bearing, with a calculated service life of 926 operating hours. The pedal incorporates replaceable traction pins to enhance grip and complies with road safety regulations through the inclusion of reflectors. This thesis provides a methodological framework for the application of additive manufacturing in the development of dynamically loaded consumer products. It offers practical insights for designers and the cycling community on addressing market gaps through the development of cost-efficient, customizable, and safe mechanical components.
MTB, Kid pedal, 3D printing
Date of defence
11.06.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
C
Process of defence
Student prezentoval výsledky své bakalářské práce a zodpověděl otázky oponenta. 1) Uveďte, zda, jak a k čemu jste použil AI LLM nástroje při vlastní práci a psaní textu? - zodpovězeno 2) Není místo D dle Obr. 1-1 v příloze 1 více nebezpečné než místo B? Bude v místě působit jak osová síla od třecího spoje, tak zatížení plynoucí z momentového účinku primárního zatížení osy. Můžete výpočet pro zmíněné místo přepočítat jako kontrolní výpočet pro 100 000 cyklů a pomocí Gerberova kritéria únavového porušení. - zodpovězeno 3) Jak byla zhodnocena pevnost vlastního plastového těla platformy pedálu? Nabízí se nějaká možnost základního analytického posouzení únosnosti? - zodpovězeno Ing.Šperka - Když se pedál protáčí, jak byste definoval zatížení? - částečně zodpovězeno Ing.Malý - Testoval jste vy, ale konstrukce je navrhovaná na dítě, proč nedošlo k porušení? - zodpovězeno
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Department
Institute of Machine and Industrial Design
Study programme
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (B-ZSI-P)
Specialization
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (STI)
Composition of Committee
doc. Ing. Petr Svoboda, Ph.D. (předseda) doc. Ing. Milan Omasta, Ph.D. (místopředseda) doc. Ing. Milan Klapka, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Martin Malý, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Petr Šperka, Ph.D. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportIng. David Košťál, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by supervisor: C
Reviewer’s reportIng. Petr Šperka, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by reviewer: A
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová