ME 495 EV Team 3: Safety Systems Brett Joseph, John Jolly ME 495 EV: Electric Pontiac Fiero Project
1.Motor Kill Switch 2.Motor Shielding / Waterproofing Team Assignments:
Design a mechanical system that allows the user to terminate the connection between the power source and motor Problem Statement 1:
Project Requirements: Safe Easy to use / access No accidental activation Mechanical Operated from driver’s seat and from trunk Inexpensive Available parts Driver interface location must be moveable Reliable
Physical Decomposition:
Interface location Interface design Front to rear connection Physical Disconnect Parameters
Order motor Acquire transmission Establish sub task deadlines Obtain product specs Begin systems modeling Revisit project goals and timeline This Week: