ME 495 EV Team 3: Safety Systems Brett Joseph, John Jolly ME 495 EV: Electric Pontiac Fiero Project
1.Motor Kill Switch Design a mechanical system that allows the user to terminate the connection between the power source and motor 2.Motor Shielding Design a system that will prevent injury in the case of catastrophic motor failure. Team Assignments:
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
Current Design Concept for EPC – Emergency Power Cutoff
Breaker / Switch