156B Week 9

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

• • Ramp skeleton is built including legs and polycarbonate slabs

    • ramp feet dimensions are being adjusted

  • Almost-final version of laryngoscope is printed with PLA plastic

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Sent Team 10 copy of our Final Report Draft for critique and review

  • Edited and commented Final Report Draft of Team 9: Genuflow

  • Ramp cover is fabricated using heat gun and vinyl

    • addresses the problem of sealing and leakage

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

• • Finish draft of poster by midnight of Friday, 6/2/17 - everyone

  • Get specific quotes from outside companies for mass production - everyone

  • Talk to Chris about printing final version with ABS plastic - everyone

  • Have neoprene rubber attached to the ramp - Emeline and Wendy

  • Test Ramp on baby mannequins with various dimensions and weights- Emeline and Wendy

  • Test Laryngoscope on infant mannequins with different sized mouths and throats - Brendon

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

• • Next sponsor meeting scheduled for Friday, June 1st at 2:30 PM

  • Final Design Review presentation tentatively scheduled for June 5th

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

• • Preliminary Design Review Presentation 5/24/17

    • We should simulate dynamic loading on the hinge for analysis - Dr. Silberman

    • Have we talked to Proto Mold yet? - Dr. T

    • The pictures in our slides should more accurately represent the angle at which the ramp will actually lie - Dr. T

    • Why sew the vinyl? How will we ensure that it is sealed? - Dr. T

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

• • Preliminary Design Review Presentation 5/24/17

    • Is ABS plastic harmful to use in humans?

    • How will we make different sized mannequins?

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Ramp cover does not completely cover the bottom

    • unsure if necessary, but if deemed necessary, will look for solution

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • N/A

Schedule

• • Test ramp and laryngoscope

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • Amount Spent: $225.04

  • Amount Remaining: $1274.96

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Report to be updated with comments and edits from Team 10 by Friday, 5/26/17

  • Webpage continually updated