Progress Report - Week 3
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Looking into a spring system that is strong enough to keep Bodie up but weak enough to allow him to lay down when he wants
Integrated four-bar linkage mechanism based on existing product
Isoelasticity
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Investigated integrated four-bar linkage mechanism that utilizes isoelasticity
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Draft report section "Impact on Society" by Friday 1/26 (Team)
Optimize integrated four-bar linkage system (Steven, Niko)
CAD system (Edward, Clifford)
Purchase joints for prototype (Clifford)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Integrated four-bar linkage system looks promising; worth investigating
Look into available knee contracture devices on the market and try to modify in order to fit Bodie’s specifications
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Better illustrate moment needed/ provide graphs for future presentation
Consider full parallelogram model and design concepts
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Will this device design be able to be utilized by dogs other than Bodie? Ability to be reproduced
Look into creating the knee brace as a separate attachment
Risks and Areas of Concern
Geometry of four bar linkage assembly to prevent it from hitting the ground in current setup
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Purchase frame and four bar linkage components for prototype
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Starting Budget : $2,500
Current Budget : $2,478.59
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report updated and uploaded to team website