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Product design, data-driven decision making, mechanics, SolidWorks, laser cutter, mill, lathe
Automated
Swing
Mechanical Product
Design
Humanizing design
To facilitate the use of motion in disabled infant medical treatments, I led four interns in designing a safe automated swing that supports 110 lb and works with an e-bike motor and a scotch-yoke system.
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User
First
Brainstorming,
Researching,
& sketching
Early
prototypes,
Testing & iteration
Functional
prototypes,
testing & iteration
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CAD
modeling
Machining
Final
prototype
The Solution
This system is composed of three parts: the motor and pulleys, where the speed was optimized for the desired motion; the scotch-yoke system and pushers, in which the rotational movement was translated into linear; and the chair and bar systems, that directed the movement to the swing system.
As the project leader, I learned the importance of motivating my team to present their ideas and take initiative. I also frequently communicated our advancements to them and our advisors, who had an extensive background to help inform design decisions.
Teamwork
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