Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Did our autocad on 15 june monday.
finished on 15th june monday.
send to Mr Roy on 15th june monday.
send twice.
first autocad is without demension
second is with the demension added in.
People present...
Roy
huihui
zhi yi
ben chua
sabrina
posted by roy chia
edited by huihui :)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

We have decided to go with design number 3

Friday, June 5, 2009

Design 1

Pros:

  • It has the ability to acquire the can within the claws because it will be surrounded at all 4 sides by the claws.
  • The simple structure allows it to be easily constructed.

Cons:
  • The movement of the claws will be slow due to much bending at the “joints”.
  • The thickness of the claws may not be enough to acquire the can if it topples


Design 2

Pros:

  • It has the ability to acquire the can within the claws.

Cons:
  • The car may shift to the side when moving towards the can, so the claws may not be able to open wide enough to catch the can.
  • The claws may not be strong enough.


Design 3 (selected concept)

Pros:

  • The stationary claw ensures that the can is secured within the claws because the can will be pushed against it and will not fall.
  • The movement of the claws will be fast because only one claw needs to move.
  • The simple structure allows it to be easily constructed.
  • It will be easy to program because only one claw is moving left to open and right to secure the can within.

Cons:
  • The car may shift to the side when moving towards the can, so the claws may not be able to open wide enough to catch the can.

Design 4

Pros:

  • The claws will be strong enough so the can will not topple.

Cons:
  • As the claws need to slide left and right, it may not be as easy to construct.



Design 5

Pros:

  • The 3 claws will ensure that the can is caught within them.

Cons:
  • The can may drop easily from the claws.
  • The height of the claws may not fit within the height limit given.