Proj. Manag.

Project Management 

Gantt Chart

Window Removal and Reinstallation System

Project Overview: Remove windows for cleaning!

High Priority Objectives

• 1. Safely remove and secure window

Second Priority Objectives

• 1. Durability of the assembly

  2. Ease of use

Constraints

• 1. Must fit through door frame/hallways/elevators

  2. Satisfy weight requirements (Worker’s Contract)

WOW Design Solution

• 1. Some degree of automation

  2. Simple as possible!

Risk Reduction Objectives/Tests

• 1. Remove window from frame/Reinstall window

     1. CAD Simulation of window removal (raising and rotating)

  2. Hold weight during maintenance

• • 1. Ensure that suction cup operates effectively on various amounts of window cleanliness.

Intermediate Milestones

• 1. Window movement analysis

     1. Model correct movement

  2. Preliminary design

• • 1. Must meet design constraints previously mentioned (soft requirements)

• 3. Prototype

• • 1. Satisfy usability (primarily for our own use, but is open for feedback)

    2. Does is work?

• 4. Finalize prototype/design

• • 1. Does it meet all of the requirements/criteria?

Component Analysis Topics

• 1. Suction cups

  2. Linkage system

  3. Hydraulic pumps

  4. Crank mechanism (something to increase leverage)

  5. Carts (cost) or homemade carts (wheels and bearings)

Meeting Time

Friday 2-3PM (Winter Quarter)

Wednesday 10 AM (Spring Quarter)