Progress Report - Week 5
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Proof of concept of brake system
Two sided door stop (brake/pivot) concept
Able to withstand weight in the standing position
Able to collapse when a backwards force is applied (Bodie sitting)
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Optimized angles and dimensions for frame
Assembled test rig for frame using acrylic components
Purchased aluminum rods for device
Replicated existing knee brace
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
First draft of final report by Friday 02/09 (Team)
CAD and use LaserCAMM to print out knee brace components (Steven)
Machine aluminum parts (Niko, Clifford, Edward)
Verify spring location calculations (Niko, Clifford)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Try to replicate existing knee brace
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Create CAD models and LaserCAMM cut parts
Numerically analyze the force over the pivot points
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
Bodie’s pulling strength to overcome the pivot points in both directions
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Proof of Concept presentation
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Starting Budget : $2,500
Amount Spent This Week: $81.19
Current Budget : $2,397.40
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report updated and uploaded to team website
First draft to be created and uploaded by Friday (2/9)