156B Week 6

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Completed:

    • Prototype of one front and back leg

    • First draft of Report

  • In Progress:

    • Optimizing legs for stability and for smooth transition

    • Figure out locking mechanism for legs and hinges

    • Continue purchasing materials

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Completed Proof of Concept Presentation

  • Obtained Project Index Number for billing.

  • Found areas of improvements on leg prototypes

  • Found possible locking mechanisms

  • Completed first draft of Report

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Test locking mechanisms and incorporate into prototype

    • Front Leg (Rebecca and Sean)

    • Back Leg (Christina and Samantha)

  • Optimize leg designs (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, and Sean)

  • Start on building bottom of cart (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, and Sean)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Weekly Meeting with Dr. Goldberg (In person, 4/29)

    • Tested both leg prototypes on Prius.

    • Look into bike braking systems for ideas

    • Agreed to switch billing process from personal checks to the MAE 156B purchase/billing process.

    • Next meeting on Wednesday, 5/6 at 4:00 PM.

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Weekly Meeting with Instructor (In person, 4.27)

    • From Proof of Concept Presentation:

      • The horizontal bar connecting both legs might not be strong enough; consider a diagonal.

      • Do not make the spring loaded pin locking mechanism, buy it. (Found a few suppliers)

      • Make sure trunk wheels turn at least 90 degrees. (Trunk wheels swivel 360)

      • Keep a lookout for pinch points

      • Remember to use metric units

      • Personal checks not allowed, ask Ian for Project Index Number. (PIN Obtained)

      • Will obtain door code to EBU2 computer labs from ACMS.

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • In person feedback during Proof of Concept Presentation:

    • Look out for pinch points

Risks and Areas of Concern

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Schedule

• • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • As of 4/30/15 9:54 PM $133.90 spent.

  • $866.10 remaining.

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Webpage Updated On: 5/1/15

  • Report Progress: Completed First Draft