Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Narrowed down choices for arm bar and shock absorber design
Initial analysis for required spring and damping coefficients completed
FEA done to find force exerted on the arm bar
Began searching for parts needed
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Came up with multiple design ideas for the arm bar and shock absorbers
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Refine spring and damping analysis (Zoe)
Refine FEA (Andrew)
Start BOM for parts (Zoe, Andrew)
Fill out report (Ang, Mark)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
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Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
In person meeting on 4/11
Expand on arm bar design to include shock absorbing system with damper for user to come to a safe stop in case of (imminent) collision
Analyze k and c coefficients needed to stop an average person
Find components (pneumatic, leaf springs, etc.) that fit those needs
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
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Risks and Areas of Concern
"Average person" may vary greatly, as well as the force they may encounter
Too stiff of a shock absorber will hurt the person; too flexible and they may not be stopped by it
Attachment of shocks system must be easy and simple to do
Resources or Information Required but not Available
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Schedule
Need to complete design soon so that we can order parts
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
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Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpages updated
Report section "Impact on Society" completed