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Project RecapFinal Design HighlightsPrototype TestingManufacturing/Assembly Possibilities NISH ReflectionRecommendation for Release

 

New Ballpoint Pen Assembly Jig Created for ProPoint Employee

 

Roy’s Limitations Obtained from ProPoint

 

Roy's Limitations1) Wheelchair-bound2) Muscles are permanently contracted3) Limited use of right arm or hand4) Cannot lean forward or horizontally5) Unable to communicate clearly6) Low endurance7) Low motor skills8) Poor hand-eye coordination9) Trouble grasping objects

 

Pre-Assembly Area

Solenoid

BatteryDamper

Push-Button

Hand Guide

Handle

 

Customer Requirements for Pen Assembly Jig Obtained from ProPoint

# Requirement Verification1 No exposed gears, pinch points or fast-moving parts Yes2 High cycle life Yes*3 Simple and safe to load, unload and operate Yes4 Low maintenance Yes5 Fit ProPoint table (1.0 x 0.5 m) Yes6 Low total cost (procurement and operation) Yes7 Increase operator productivity Yes8 Decrease physical stress on operator Yes*9 Able to be operated ambidextrously Yes

*Long-term testing required for verification

 

Customer Specifications for Pen Assembly Jig Obtained from ProPoint

The Assembly Jig Shall:

# Specification Verification1 Increase Roy's productivity Yes2 Decrease Roy's physical stain Yes3 Not contain any exposed gears or pinch points Yes4 Not exceed the cost of $300 Yes5 Fit on Roy's work station (0.5 x 0.25 m) Yes

 

Continuous Feedback from ATCO and Roy to Improve Design

Roy Using New Pen Assembly Jig

Mock-Up β-Prototype(Final Design)

α-Prototype

 

Roy’s ProductivityAssembly time per pen decreased 55%▪ Old Jig: ~11 minutes to assemble 1 pen▪ New Jig: ~5 minutes to assemble 1 penJig set-up time decreased 75%▪ Old Jig: ~4 minutes▪ New Jig: ~1 minute New side clamp

method

Pre-Assembly

 

Additional Testing Required to Verify:Cycle Life (5 years)Roy’s Physical Strain Reduction▪ Declining as time progressesLong-term Productivity

ATCO Safety StandardsNo exposed gears, pinch points or fast-moving parts

SimplicityEasy for ATCO associates to set up, operate, and maintain

 

 

Not designed for mass productionTransferrable Design

Able to be reproduced by ATCO associates using ATCO’s workshop▪ Limited machining or electronics training required▪ All components easily assembled

 

Vendor Part # Description Price Quantity TotalMcMaster-Carr 7527K44 Terminal Block 4 Circuits $1.43 1 $1.43

McMaster-Carr 7527K59 Jumper for 0.38" Terminal Block $2.15 1 $2.15

McMaster-Carr 7869K131 Flanged Spade Terminal (10 pack) $3.52 1 $3.52

McMaster-Carr 3692K11 Standard Shock Absorber M8 X 0.75" $28.13 1 $28.13

McMaster-Carr 8657K218 Polyethylene LDPE Sheet (0.75"x12"x24") $30.08 1 $30.08

McMaster-Carr 8657K112 Polyethylene LDPE Sheet (0.125"x12"x12") $3.33 1 $3.33

McMaster-Carr 1863A21 Draw Latch Zinc Plated Steel, 1.5" $5.73 2 $11.46

McMaster-Carr 6907K8 Nickel-Plated Brass Liquid-Tight Cord Grip $4.64 1 $4.64

NewarkInOne 74K3604 65mm Mushroom Pushbutton Switch $27.12 1 $27.12

Jameco 262191CB Tubular Solenoid, 24 VDC, 18mm $23.95 1 $23.95

EDMWI.com 21009-CHIG0018 Cordless Drills (24V Rechargeable Battery) $23.08 2 $46.16

Lowes N/A Screws, Adhesives, Fasteners, etc Estimate $10.00

Lowes N/A Junction Box (4"x4"x2") $6.50 2 $13.00

Running Total $204.97

Remaining Balance $128.03

Total CostFuture models able to be manufactured in-house▪ Limited machining or electronics training required▪ All components easily assembled

 

 

Purpose of NISH Competition:“To create an assistive technology device/system that addresses employment for people with severe disabilities”

Project Accomplishments:Created a device that addressed employment for person with severe disabilitiesCustomer is NPA employeeDevice is effectiveCustomer is happy

Release to customer for long-term testingVerify Roy’s comfort during extended use of Pen Assembly Jig