Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Pallet truck is being shipped to us
Steel is being quoted
Stress analysis has been done on the truck
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Final CAD design is finished with the cabinet and an obstacle course
Stress analysis completed
Tile and carpet samples received.
Parts purchased (truck and wheels)
Quote on programming control was received ($1085)
We have found two competitive places that will do welding and steel machining for us
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Design proposal presentation by Evin (design), Nathan (format and materials), Michael (overview), Ravi (key decisions), and Pegah (remaining issues and Gantt Chart)
Finalize truck engineering and get quotes on welding and machine work - Evin
Purchase spare tiles - Pegah
Order steel - Nathan
Buy programming control - Ravi
Work on report - all
Receive pallet truck - all
Receive Teradata cabinet - all
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
All comments are from an in person meeting at Teradata on April 9
We changed our steel platform from 1/8 in to 1/4 inch at the sponsor's request
Sponsors like our wheels (dual polyurethane over aluminum core) and design solution
Sponsors suggested a bell crank system in the middle of the platform to prevent buckling
Tentative back plate idea is ok
Restraints should be replaceable and easy to use (no ratchet system). Restraints should also be attached to the unit.
Safety was brought up (sharpness of the platform edge)
Possible coil system was mentioned
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
these comments are attached to this report. They mainly include better pictures of our pallet truck and design solution, and well as CAD drawings of our truck, cabinet, and size restrictions.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Programming control for slow acceleration can be acquired for $1085 (not including shipping or tax)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
CAD of pallet truck. We plan to make our own CAD of the truck
Schedule
We are working hard on the pallet truck modification and will get started by Week 4 (welding and machining)
Gantt chart is updated.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$4199 on the truck, $143 on wheels, $7658 remaining.
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated