Bridge Controller 1.0
ELM4701/ELM4702 - ELM Project I &
II
(Under
construction)
Product
Name: Bridge Controller 1.0
Team Members: Sarah Steward Sarahsteward@hotmail.com
Background:
Drawbridges
ON average opening and closing time = 1 minute
Are Operated by a Drawbridge attendant
Built to provide clearance for boat traffic, where stationary
bridges would have too step of grades
Uses counterweights to help open and close
The Problem:
Design and build a
control system that can be implemented into an existing (Bascule) bridge system
that will apply the following…
The bridge will
automatically sense presence of automobiles and boats while assuring safety.
This bridge will
not account for pedestrian traffic.
Our Solution:
Build a realistic 3D model
of a
Sensors (placed
appropriately) and microcontroller will work together to detect and control
traffic of miniature boats and automobiles
A central controller to
receive data from the traffic sensors and boat sensors to open the bridge at
the correct time to ensure safety
Software will acknowledge
boats by sound
Software for general
control, including functionality to prioritize traffic of automobiles versus
boats based on peak traffic hours
System
Overview:
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Autodesk
Inventor Files
All Drawings Depicted below are drawn by Ryan
Bidlack unless otherwise noted
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Part Name |
3D Model |
Animation |
Drawings |
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Single leaf Bridge Assembly |
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window) |
N/A |
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window) |
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window) |
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Canal Frame |
(Opens new
window) |
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Working Drawing |
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Canal Frame With Bridge |
(Opens new
window) |
N/A |
N/A |
Presentations
Design
Presentation 1 December 12, 2006
Status
Report 1 January 17, 2006
Design
Presentation 2 February 7, 2006
Related Links/
Resources
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Waterproof microphones
(Opens
new window) Technical Support:
(800) 332 -2040 |
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Waterproof Speakers (Opens new
window) Technical Support: sales@euroshine.com.cn
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Introduction
to the Design
of Steel and Composite Bridges
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Electromechanical
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