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Capstone Design. Selection Analysis September 25, 2006. Team Drop-Top. Kaleena Peters Jose Caban Brandon The David Halbach Matt Stegman Ronald Tsai. Selection Matrix. Pull-Out Cover. A simple system using a projector cover, or similar, to pull on and off the top of the Jacuzzi.
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Capstone Design Selection Analysis September 25, 2006
Team Drop-Top • Kaleena Peters • Jose Caban • Brandon The • David Halbach • Matt Stegman • Ronald Tsai
Pull-Out Cover • A simple system using a projector cover, or similar, to pull on and off the top of the Jacuzzi
Pull-Out Cover • Configuration 1: Uncovered Stubs for Hooks Overhead Projector Screen w/ Hooks Jacuzzi
Pull-Out Cover • Configuration 2: Half-Way Open Overhead Projector Screen w/ Hooks Stubs for Hooks
Pull-Out Cover • Configuration 3: Covered Overhead Projector Screen w/ Hooks Stubs for Hooks
Single-Hinge Side-Folding • This system pivots about a single corner on the Jacuzzi to allow little modification to the existing hot tub. By hinging perpendicular to the cover’s existing hinge, this design is able to store flat against the hot tub with little protrusion. Power for movement will be provided by electrical motors encased in water resistant housings.
Single-Hinge Side-Folding • Configuration 1: Covered Hinges Hot Tub Cover
Single-Hinge Side-Folding • Uncovering the Jacuzzi Hinges Hot Tub Cover
Single-Hinge Side-Folding • Configuration 3: Uncovered
Dual-Hinge • This system consists of a floor mounted bracket and a 2-piece cover. The cover is mounted to the bracket in a perpendicular orientation. There is a hinge located at the bottom of the bracket. A second hinge bisects the cover. Initially, the entire assembly pivots around the bracket’s hinge. Then the cover folds in half around its hinge.
Dual-Hinge • Configuration 1: Covered Cover Hinges Bracket Hot tub
Dual-Hinge • Uncovering, Step 1: Side bracket and cover pivot together Hinges Cover Bracket Hot tub
Dual-Hinge • Step 1 (Cont..):
Dual-Hinge • Step 2: Cover Folds in Half
Dual-Hinge • Step 2 (Cont…)
Dual-Hinge • Configuration 2: Uncovered
Fold and Tuck • A powered system that folds the cover and then stores in a box. The system should be powered by a motor and belt.
Fold and Tuck • Configuration: Covered
Fold and Tuck • Uncovering
Fold and Tuck • Configuration 2: Uncovered
Fold and Tuck • Inner Assembly
Gazebo • The Gazebo design consists of a frame and some sort of lifting assembly to vertically lift the Jacuzzi cover off the Jacuzzi.