Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Came up with a new design for the container
stronger and more feasible than the previous designs. Also uses simpler mechanism.
Came up with a new design for the inner support to be completely flush with the floor.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Design a brand new collapsible mechanism (All)
Determined angles for the inner support (Paul)
Calculate the box dimension with respect to the trailer truck restriction (Alexis, Paul)
CADed new design (Robbie, Joey, Steven)
Design proposal presentation (All)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
3D printed first prototype to test the folding mechanism (All)
FEA the new design container (Robbie, Joey)
FEA the new inner support design (Steven).
Research brackets and screws that can withstand the loads. (Robbie, Paul, Steven)
Finalize the designs of hinges or find them online. (Alexis, Joey)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
When doing stress analysis, look into pin or bracket support at the wall hinges, make sure they can withstand 9G load. (4/10 in phone call)
Terminology: 80% reduction to the original volume. (4/10 in phone call)
Combine the inner support with the container. (4/10 in phone call)
Can assume using a stepdeck trailer. (4/10 in phone call)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Decide a goal, the amount of volume we wish to reduce from the original volume after collapsing. (4/4 in person)
Decide on what scale the final prototype should be. (4/4 in person)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Stress concentration at the wall hinges. Need to add bracket or pin support to enhance the strength to withhold 9G load.
Reinforcement on the panel to withstand 9G load.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
3D print prototype to test the mechanism (4/16)
Finish FEA the new container design and the inner support design (4/16).
Research brackets and screws that can withstand the loads (4/16).
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$0 spent
$5000 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Finished Part:
Background
Review of Existing Solutions
Deliverable
Title page
Appendix with Individual Component Reports