TEAM 33:
DESIGN REVIEW
Shadae Boakye-Yiadom, Jonathan Bruns, Jarred
McDuffey, Jolene Ng, Julia Roth
OVERVIEW
ZONE
4
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
& SPECIFICATIONS
Able to lift up three cubes at a time (207.36 grams)
(3* 69.12 g where 69.12 grams is the weight of one cube)
Able to travel back and forth from the border between zones 3 and 4 to the goal in 1 minute
(2.7 inches/sec)
Able to reach the goal height to score points
(12 inches)
Able to push the largest block
F =2ÎĽsN = 2.5 lbs
DESIGN CONCEPTS COMPARISON
DESIGN CONCEPTS COMPARISON
(continued)
FINAL DESIGN
FINAL DESIGN SUBSYSTEMS
CAD
Final Design:
CAD Subsystem 1: Scissor Lifting Mechanism
CAD Subsystem 2: Dustpan Mechanism
CAD Subsystem 2: Dustpan Mechanism
ANALYSIS
Subsystem 1: Moving the blocks out of the way
Assume that the gear ratio is the highest gear ratio
FD = FF/2 = 5.56 N
TD= Ć’s*r*FD = (1.5)(5.56)(.0381) = .5889 Nm
Planetary Gearbox:
At 4.5 V:
At 6 V:
TS=.0013Nm TS=.0173 Nm
N0=10200 rpm NO= 13600 rmp
TR= .2*ÉŁ*TS = .2*.15*.0173 = 5.19*10-4Nm
MR= TD/TS =.3178/ 5.19*10-4 = 1134.7
TD≤ ɣ*M*TS .15*400*.0173 = 1.038 and .5889 ≤ 1.038
TSg= 1.038
M = 400
N0g=1/M*13600 = 34
T = -.0305*n+1.038
n = 14.72 rpm
%n = 14.72/34 *100 = 43.3 %
Not within the maximum operating efficiency while pushing
but will provide us enough torque to be able to push the
blocks out of the way.
Analysis (cont)
Total weight of Scissor lift and rack = 4.52 N
The radius of the pulley is .5 inches.
Torque needed to pull the scissor lift up with safety
factor of 1.5 = .0861 Nm
We found that a planetary gear motor with an 100:1 gear
ratio can lift the weight with 34% of the total torque
(approximately 4% away from the range of maximum
efficiency).
T_D = 1.5*4.52* .0127 = .0861 Nm
T_sg = .15*100*.0173 = .2595 Nm
T_sg > T_D
Using the equations for an operation line:
T= - (.2595/136)n+.2595
Plugging in T_D for the torque we get that n = 90, which
is 66% of the no- load speed.
Subsystem: Scissor lift
Analysis (Cont.)
Required weight to lift = 1.13 N
24 tooth gear connected to pinion.
1 inch pulley connected to the shaft, belt and other
pulley( .5 inches) connecting this shaft to the motor.
T_r = 1.5*1.13*.0127 = .02153 Nm
T_m = T_r*(d_m/d_r) = .0127*(.02153/.0254) = .010765
Nm
Using the metal gear box we would use 6% of the total
torque which is not within the range of maximum
efficiency.
T_metal = 1.13(.15) = .1695
T_m/ T_metal = .0635
Using the planetary gear motor with a 20:1 gear ratio we
use 20.7% of the total torque which is within the
maximum efficiency of the motor.
T_max = .2*.15*.0173 = 5.19 * 10^(-4) Nm
M_max = T_m/T_max = .010765/5.19*10^(-4) = 20.7
T_D = .15*20*.0173 = .0519 > .010765 = T_m
T_m/T_D = 20.7% which is within maximum
efficiency of the motor, therefore we will be try to
use the planetary gear motor in order to raise the
shovel up to its required height.
Gears and motor to lift the shovel
SUMMARY
EXPECTED CHALLENGES:
Stability throughout the RMP especially with so much weight on the front
Staying within the size limitations
ensuring the blocks do not fall of the table when we push them
Getting both moving parts to work together
RISKS:
turning the dustpan to drop the cube without the use of a motor
Pushing the blocks into an area that we will later need to travel
Getting our RMP to go in between both blocks surrounding the goal without damaging our RMP
Assumptions and Procedure
Assumptions:
We have assumed that everything is going to be cut exactly to the correct size.
We assumed that the density of the Aluminum in the lab is also 2.7 grams/cm^3
We will be able to fit the cost of extra planetary gear motors into the budget.
There will be 1 inch and half inch pulleys available for the belt we will use to transfer torque to our gears on the rack.
The weight of the pinions is negligible compared to the weight that the rack is putting on the scissor lift.
Procedure:
Used the density and dimensions of all the parts to approximate all the weights of our parts that we will be lifting.
Found the torque necessary to lift the weights of the parts and checked every single motor to see which ones we could
possibly use to generate the necessary torque.
Once we had the motors narrowed down we used further analysis to find which motor and gear ratio would be the
most efficient.
Made sure that the motors we have chosen will fit into our design without any spacing issues.
ANALYSIS CONTINUED
Double gearbox:
At 6 V:
TS=.0031 Nm
NO= 11500 rpm
TR= .2*ÉŁ*TS = .2*.15*.0031 = 9.3*10-5Nm
MR=.3178/ 9.3*10-5 = 3417
M = 344
TD≤ ɣ*M*TS .15*344*.0031 = .15996 and
.3178 ≮ .15996
Therefore it will not provide enough torque
to push blocks
Analysis Showing the double gearbox and metal gearbox do not provide enough torque to push blocks:
Metal gearbox:
At 6 V:
TS=1.13 Nm
NO= 100 rpm
TD≤ ɣ*M*TS .15*1*1.13 = .1695 and .3178 ≮ .1695
Therefore it will not provide enough torque to push blocks
ANALYSIS (continued)
Weight Analysis
Mass of the shovel:V*D = (4.2)*(5.5)*(1/16)*(44.23) = 63.86 grams
Mass of cubes: 3*17 grams = 51 grams
axle is placed at (â…“)*(2.25) = .75 from the left side
L1 = 2.25”
L2 = 0.75”
Taking moments about the axle is
mshovel and cubes *((l1/2)- l2 ) = mW*l2
mW ≥ 31.93 grams
l2
l1

MS5 Schadenfreude

  • 1.
    TEAM 33: DESIGN REVIEW ShadaeBoakye-Yiadom, Jonathan Bruns, Jarred McDuffey, Jolene Ng, Julia Roth
  • 2.
  • 3.
    FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS Ableto lift up three cubes at a time (207.36 grams) (3* 69.12 g where 69.12 grams is the weight of one cube) Able to travel back and forth from the border between zones 3 and 4 to the goal in 1 minute (2.7 inches/sec) Able to reach the goal height to score points (12 inches) Able to push the largest block F =2ÎĽsN = 2.5 lbs
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
    CAD Subsystem 1:Scissor Lifting Mechanism
  • 10.
    CAD Subsystem 2:Dustpan Mechanism
  • 11.
    CAD Subsystem 2:Dustpan Mechanism
  • 12.
    ANALYSIS Subsystem 1: Movingthe blocks out of the way Assume that the gear ratio is the highest gear ratio FD = FF/2 = 5.56 N TD= ƒs*r*FD = (1.5)(5.56)(.0381) = .5889 Nm Planetary Gearbox: At 4.5 V: At 6 V: TS=.0013Nm TS=.0173 Nm N0=10200 rpm NO= 13600 rmp TR= .2*ɣ*TS = .2*.15*.0173 = 5.19*10-4Nm MR= TD/TS =.3178/ 5.19*10-4 = 1134.7 TD≤ ɣ*M*TS .15*400*.0173 = 1.038 and .5889 ≤ 1.038 TSg= 1.038 M = 400 N0g=1/M*13600 = 34 T = -.0305*n+1.038 n = 14.72 rpm %n = 14.72/34 *100 = 43.3 % Not within the maximum operating efficiency while pushing but will provide us enough torque to be able to push the blocks out of the way.
  • 13.
    Analysis (cont) Total weightof Scissor lift and rack = 4.52 N The radius of the pulley is .5 inches. Torque needed to pull the scissor lift up with safety factor of 1.5 = .0861 Nm We found that a planetary gear motor with an 100:1 gear ratio can lift the weight with 34% of the total torque (approximately 4% away from the range of maximum efficiency). T_D = 1.5*4.52* .0127 = .0861 Nm T_sg = .15*100*.0173 = .2595 Nm T_sg > T_D Using the equations for an operation line: T= - (.2595/136)n+.2595 Plugging in T_D for the torque we get that n = 90, which is 66% of the no- load speed. Subsystem: Scissor lift
  • 14.
    Analysis (Cont.) Required weightto lift = 1.13 N 24 tooth gear connected to pinion. 1 inch pulley connected to the shaft, belt and other pulley( .5 inches) connecting this shaft to the motor. T_r = 1.5*1.13*.0127 = .02153 Nm T_m = T_r*(d_m/d_r) = .0127*(.02153/.0254) = .010765 Nm Using the metal gear box we would use 6% of the total torque which is not within the range of maximum efficiency. T_metal = 1.13(.15) = .1695 T_m/ T_metal = .0635 Using the planetary gear motor with a 20:1 gear ratio we use 20.7% of the total torque which is within the maximum efficiency of the motor. T_max = .2*.15*.0173 = 5.19 * 10^(-4) Nm M_max = T_m/T_max = .010765/5.19*10^(-4) = 20.7 T_D = .15*20*.0173 = .0519 > .010765 = T_m T_m/T_D = 20.7% which is within maximum efficiency of the motor, therefore we will be try to use the planetary gear motor in order to raise the shovel up to its required height. Gears and motor to lift the shovel
  • 15.
    SUMMARY EXPECTED CHALLENGES: Stability throughoutthe RMP especially with so much weight on the front Staying within the size limitations ensuring the blocks do not fall of the table when we push them Getting both moving parts to work together RISKS: turning the dustpan to drop the cube without the use of a motor Pushing the blocks into an area that we will later need to travel Getting our RMP to go in between both blocks surrounding the goal without damaging our RMP
  • 16.
    Assumptions and Procedure Assumptions: Wehave assumed that everything is going to be cut exactly to the correct size. We assumed that the density of the Aluminum in the lab is also 2.7 grams/cm^3 We will be able to fit the cost of extra planetary gear motors into the budget. There will be 1 inch and half inch pulleys available for the belt we will use to transfer torque to our gears on the rack. The weight of the pinions is negligible compared to the weight that the rack is putting on the scissor lift. Procedure: Used the density and dimensions of all the parts to approximate all the weights of our parts that we will be lifting. Found the torque necessary to lift the weights of the parts and checked every single motor to see which ones we could possibly use to generate the necessary torque. Once we had the motors narrowed down we used further analysis to find which motor and gear ratio would be the most efficient. Made sure that the motors we have chosen will fit into our design without any spacing issues.
  • 17.
    ANALYSIS CONTINUED Double gearbox: At6 V: TS=.0031 Nm NO= 11500 rpm TR= .2*ɣ*TS = .2*.15*.0031 = 9.3*10-5Nm MR=.3178/ 9.3*10-5 = 3417 M = 344 TD≤ ɣ*M*TS .15*344*.0031 = .15996 and .3178 ≮ .15996 Therefore it will not provide enough torque to push blocks Analysis Showing the double gearbox and metal gearbox do not provide enough torque to push blocks: Metal gearbox: At 6 V: TS=1.13 Nm NO= 100 rpm TD≤ ɣ*M*TS .15*1*1.13 = .1695 and .3178 ≮ .1695 Therefore it will not provide enough torque to push blocks
  • 18.
    ANALYSIS (continued) Weight Analysis Massof the shovel:V*D = (4.2)*(5.5)*(1/16)*(44.23) = 63.86 grams Mass of cubes: 3*17 grams = 51 grams axle is placed at (⅓)*(2.25) = .75 from the left side L1 = 2.25” L2 = 0.75” Taking moments about the axle is mshovel and cubes *((l1/2)- l2 ) = mW*l2 mW ≥ 31.93 grams l2 l1

Editor's Notes

  • #3 The RMP in Zone 4 is responsible for the final part of the relay in which it collects cubes (from its own zone and others) and puts them into the goal to score points. The RMP should first move downwards, pushing the plastic block in its path away until it is possible to move left. The RMP would then move straight left to the wall, upwards to pick up cubes and then proceed diagonally right towards the goal while pushing the 15 inch block out of the way. It would reach the goal by going in between the blocks surrounding it and pushing them to the right. The reason why we chose this strategy is because it allows us to clear a path and move obstacles one time. It can then focus on transporting cubes to the goal more efficiently which saves time.
  • #4 This is assuming the longest distance the RMP will have to go is the diagonal of the zone, which is 80.7” The goal height is 11 inches. The force the RMP pushes with should be large enough to overcome twice the static friction of the largest block when the RMP is accelerating from rest. This is to safely ensure that the RMP is able to move blocks easily and does not get stuck among the obstacles.
  • #6 The pugh chart helped us pick our design by allowing us to rate all of the different requirements and compare each design. We chose the design with the highest amount of points because this design had a majority of the best qualities. Some of the most important qualities our RMP had was to be able to push the blocks out of the way because in order to pick up any of the cubes this is the first task that the RMP must complete. Picking up more than one cube at a time and being able to pick them up from multiple areas was a large factor in our design selection as well because this would reduce the amount of trips that our RMP would have take and the time it takes to lift the cubes up and down. Also, RMP 3 might not drop all of the cubes in the exact same spot therefore the RMP needs to be able to pick up multiple cubes in different areas. Dropping the cubes into the goal into the goal is a main component since this is the only way to get points for our squad. Although the Claw idea had a very close score, we decided to choose the dustpan mechanism mainly because of the ability to manufacture the design.
  • #7 We chose this design because it seemed as if it were going to be the most effective design. This design seemed the most easily manufacturable and the most likely to complete the task. This RMP design is also more efficient because it has the ability to pick up multiple cubes at a time creating fewer trips back and forth and saving time. This design also allows for the blocks to be dropped in separate places because the RMP will be able to push all of the cubes into a common area before picking them up.
  • #8 The scissor subsystem is used in order to lift the most of the RMP up in order to get the dustpan to reach a high enough height to dump the cubes into the goal. This system should be pretty sturdy. The other system utilizes a rack and pinion in order to lift the shovel up. The dustpan will scoop the cubes up three at a time and then a weight will pull the back of the shovel down ensuring the blocks are going to stay in the shovel. They will then be lifted until the shovel hits a top barrier that will force the shovel forward pushing the shovel into the goal.
  • #13 EXPLANATION:
  • #16 CHALLENGES: ATTACHING THE WEIGHT TO THE DUST PAN IN A WAY SO THAT THE DUSTPAN CAN GO FLAT AGAINST THE GROUND GETTING THE SHOVEL TO BE ABLE TO LIFT WITHOUT BEING FLAT AGAINST THE RMP RISKS: ENSURING THE BLOCKS DO NOT FALL OFF THE TABLE WHEN MOVED GETTING THE DUST PAN MECHANISM TO DUMP THE CUBES WITHOUT THE USE OF A MOTOR ENSURING THE DUST PAN HITS THE BARRIER AT THE CORRECT TIME SO THAT THE CUBES ARE DROPPED DIRECTLY INTO THE GOAL