156B Week 6

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Designing and constructing a complete prototype using the actual vertebrae distal tip and machined components 

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Received sponsors approval on the shaft mechanism and would like to see a finalized prototype

  • Built a mechanism that would potentially be the solution for the control lever

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Building a prototype that would mimic the insertion tube and control body of the final design. (Matt)

  • Brainstorm and design new ideas for the control lever's connection to the shaft. (Gio)

  • Brainstorm and design new ideas for the clip mechanism for detachment. (Mark, Eric)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Can we use magnets to add on to the shaft design for the shafts fitting. This would result in an easier connection for the lever (in person, 5/4)

  • Keep the angulation knob to the left side of the arm (in person, 5/4)

  • The insertion tube can be disposable and have all the mechanism in one (in person, 5/4)

  • Refresher meeting with the surgeon to see how the bronchoscopes work in surgery (in person, 5/4)

    • Days: Possibly go with Ben to meet Somal

    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Lecture Room with the head tech for approximately an hour

  • 2 possible meetings with Somal for next week. Progression meeting just with Somal

  • Molding the insertion tube (in person, 5/4)

  • Next meeting: Wednesday 4:30 PM at Jacobs (in person, 5/4)

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Taking care of continuous attachment and reattachment (in person, 4/30)

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Material properties of the device (in person, 4/30)

  • Relationship of forces on the scale (in person, 4/30)

  • Disposability (in person, 4/30)

  • What specific springs will our team be using (in person, 4/30)

Risks and Areas of Concern

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Team is aiming to obtain a physical bronchoscope from sponsor

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 first draft of the Report has been completed up to the progress of the team and uploaded on the website

  • The Webpage has been updated to reflect the team's progress and current status