Developmental Work

Design Solution Five:

 



The solution chosen beat out the other solutions on the design matrix. Design solution five provides ease of use, efficiency, and simplicity other solutions do not offer. Design solution five requires two motors for an up and down motion and a claw that opens and closes. The solution consists of a perforated PVC material with metal joints. After discussions with the team, changes to the original design were made. The original metal design of the entire arm proved too heavy and at fault for the overall instability ROV. Upon figuring out the problem, the material changed to a perforated PVC to increase the stability of the overall ROV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials List:

1. S1 - Claw - Galvanized Metal - Open and closing mechanism to retrieve plastic rings
2. S2 - Motor - Concealed in a plastic box to prevent water damage - Rotates gears to open and close the claw.
3. S3 - Connecting Tube - Perforated PVC - Attaches arm together with casing for wires
4. S4 - Joint - Galvanized Metal - Up and down motion for mechanical arm
5. S5 - Connecting Tube - Perforated PVC - Attaches arm together with casing for wires

S3 + S5

 

S1

 

S2

 

 

 

S4