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Team: Titan-40w

Author: Justin McKinnon

Table of Contents

Summary Problem Statement Approach Results Lessons Learned Appendix

Problem Statement:

The goal of the Titan-40w Team project is to automate the quality testing of the Titan-40w surge suppression device, manufactured by EFI Electronics. The current testing procedure is slow, unreliable, dangerous, and is performed manually. This project will speed up the testing process, as well as make it safer and more accurate.

To test the Titan-40w surge suppressor, an electrical connection must be maintained between it and the test equipment. To physically connect the two, a wire securing device is required. This device must accept the line wires from the Titan-40w, and properly connect them to the testing apparatus. “My Thing” is the wire-securing device, which will be used to connect the Titan-40w to the testing equipment.

Summary of Approach:

My initial approach was to research commercially available wire connecting devices. I also spoke with EFI about certain requirements they had regarding safety, accuracy, etc.

Next, I began brainstorming several concepts, and consulted my teammates for further ideas. The final decision was aided by a design selection matrix, as well as further input from my team and EFI Electronics.

Summary of Results:

Initial concept generation produced several design solutions. Several critical design characteristics were evaluated, and the final design chosen. The current design is a device that accepts and secures the Titan-40w line wires, then uses linear actuators to complete the electrical circuit.

Lessons Learned:

1. Start Early

2. Trust Your Team

3. Consider Everything

Appendix:

Contains project sketches and lab notebook entries.

JCM

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_{(formating from Shane Peterson of Team Hexaball ‘05)}