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Final Version of Z Boss Slider Assy 

Added 2012/06/12 (Choi)

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Z Boss and Slider assembled together

Slider used in Assy

Side View of Z-Boss Slider Assy

Underside of Z-boss Slider Assy

Mockup of Z-Boss Slider Assy (acrylic plate represents component plate)

Component Plate representation bolted into Slider

Component Plate bolted level onto the drip pan (level to the table surface)

Final Version of Hemi Mount 

Added 2012/06/12 (Choi)

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Hemi Mount Assembly

Ball base shown with Mid-thread Component

Thread Assembly (allows adjustment in Z-axis)

Transparent View of Top Plate 

Top View of Hemi Mount (3D Printed)

Side View of Hemi Mount (3D Printed)

Preliminary Concept Designs:

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Test Bed for Prototyping Alternative Bosses

1-3 degree slant in diagonal direction to imitate the slant in drip pan.

(Not shown on image)

24in x 24in x 6in

Drip Pan Assembled (not welded) 

Added 2012/04/24 (Choi)

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Ball Mount with top adjustment v.1

This concept utilizes both the ball join to level the surface as well as a screw attachment that 

enables adjustment in the Z-Axis.

Added 2012/05/14 (Choi)

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Ball Mount with top adjustment v.2

This is a modified version of version 1. This version 2 allows greater adjustment in Z-axis by 

adjusting how the screw mechanism worked. Uses larger surface area allows this version to be 

slimmer than the pervious version as well as giving more adjustability in the Z-direction.

Added 2012/05/14 (Choi)

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Ball Mount : Under-Screw

This method utilizes the ball join with an adjustable z with the ball section. This design is has its

limitations in that adjustment must be done using a tool such as screw driver or allen wrench which is 

inserted from the top mount. This allows the internal ball to screw onto or off of the base allowing the

entire mount to shift up or down according to needs.

Added 2012/05/14 (Choi)

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Revised Ball mount top

Top revision of top for ball mount. Simpler design concept.

See below for ball mount design.

Added 2012/04/30 (Choi)

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Ball mount with slotted top for adjustment

This ball mount design allows the surface area to rotate in any direction allowing it to self level

its surface to the lower surface of the component. The slots in the top also allow adjustment in 

the xy coordinate allowing the component bolt location to change since the top of this mount can

rotate, exposing a different part of the slot for attachment. The top design can also be designed

with a slot that starts near the center of the top to the edge of the top also allowing adjustment in xy.

This design only allows adjustment in xy and rotation and can be welded direction onto the surface 

of the drip pan without the need to protrude through the drip pan. (Less fabrication time)

Revisions in the future (screw design attachment on base) will allow adjustment in the z axis as well.

Prototyping of this design will be difficult for it requires casting of the metal to make the ball mount.

Added 2012/04/30 (Choi)

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XY Plate Assembly

Plate is adjustable in the x and y axis. Once the x and y axis have been located, the Plate 

Assembly is bolted into the Coned Bosses to secure the component. Adjustment in the z-

axis is achieved by the threaded design in the Coned Boss. The Coned Bosses are welded

into the plate assembly. 

Added 2012/04/24 (Choi)

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Outscrew Boss

Screw adjustment to change height of component. Allows component to still bolt onto boss.

Added 2012/04/24 (Choi)

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Coned Boss

Screw adjustment (Z correction) with cone to prevent fluid from collecting on boss

Added 2012/04/24 (Choi)

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Alternative Boss: Z Boss

Screw adjustment allows correction in Z direction

Added 2012/04/24 (Choi)

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Alternative Boss: Screw and Pivot

Entire Component

Section Shown: Screw Section (Allows for vertical height adjustment)

Section Shown: Pivot Section (Leveler)

Added 2012/04/11 (Choi)

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Current Solar Turbines Design:

Component shown bolted into welded bosses (4 bosses)