Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Current design being pursued is the shaft idea (shaft within insertion tube)
A claw-like detachment mechanism for the control body and insertion tube is a possible route
Accomplishments from Previous Week
The shaft idea was tested, which resulted in movement at the distal tip
Narrowed down to one main idea to pursue (shaft idea), with possible back up idea
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finalize, build, and test mechanism to connect control handle with shaft in insertion tube (Matt)
Build and test foldable rod idea (Eric)
Finalize, build, and test claw detachment mechanism to detach and reattach control body and insertion tube (Mark, Gio)
Purchase parts for prototyping (all)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
for pill idea, have conical pill head + receptor for proper connection (in person, 4/25)
can explore various locations for control lever (side of control body, top of control body) (in person, 4/25)
suggest not to have circular pills, harder for connecting the pins (in person, 4/25)
focus on detachment mechanism (in person, 4/25)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Can machine components (using teflon*, nylon, delrin) (in person, 4/23)
talk to Tom about available materials
can machine the parts already 3D printed
hinge for Eric's foldable idea (in person, 4/23)
Would not suggest incorporating electrical components for pill idea (in person, 4/23)
two ends + rod for shaft idea (metal, plastic materials) (in person, 4/23)
for shaft idea, what prevents wires from shooting back to position (in person, 4/23)
use ticks a certain angle away as locking points
knot
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
Working channel connection with shaft idea, since there is less space for this channel through to the control body
Control handle connection, need consistent and reliable way to connect the control handle to the shaft so distal tip control remains the same
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Sponsor mentioned that a bronchoscope can be provided to the team if we demonstrate a prototype
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount spent: $91
Amount remaining: $1409
Progress on Report and Webpage
the Applicable Standards section of the report has been drafted and posted on the website along with the previous sections