We currently are looking into multiple possible designs and determining which we should focus on and eventually build a prototype of. We have two main ideas for release mechanisms – jack-in-the-box and loop & rod – and two main ideas for actuators – torsion springs and motors. We have decided on using an analog timer.
We did not work on the project over Spring Break.
Develop elementary CAD model (David, Denis, Colin, Calvin, Alan)
Complete Chapter 1 of the Report (David, Denis, Colin, Calvin, Alan)
Go over CAD model with sponsor
David Vedra: Latch Mechanism
Denis Yang: Spring Torsion Timing System
Colin Propst: O-Ring Seal Design
Alan Gaul: Actuator System
Calvin Zhong: Bearing Design for Cam Shaft
Comment (4/2/19, over phone): Container in the jack-in-the-box design may add a level of complexity and take up space, both of which the fishermen would not appreciate.
Action: Will contact fisherman representative to quantify space constraint. Perhaps we can make the container barely larger than the buoy, and keep it small enough to work. We also have an alternate design that does not involve a container, loop & rod, which we can look into more.
Comment (3/21/19, in person): Analyze possible other ways to solve the problem other than the sponsor’s suggested method
Action: Our current two designs took inspiration from the sponsor’s original idea, and then changed it by changing the type of timer, actuator, and determining a specific release mechanism. We are currently brainstorming alternate designs and hope to have a more concrete result after meeting tomorrow morning.
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Between Week 1 - Week 3 [April 1 - April 19, 2019]:
-Develop Elementary CAD model
-Discuss CAD model with sponsor
-Review and finalize CAD models
-Purchase Parts for Assembly
Budget
Amount spent: $0
Amount remaining: $4,300
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