Shock TopMay 7, 20191 min readHardware Of PrototypeComponents: Various copper wire sizes, Ferrofluid, Stainless Steel Barrel, Arduino Uno, Brass Caps, Power Relay, Magnets, Arduino DC...
Shock TopMay 7, 20191 min readVertical MagnetsThe results were better with this as the magnets now focus the magnetic field in the fluid escape ports. This lead us to our final design...
Shock TopMay 7, 20191 min readMagnet SolutionMagnets were used to generate the magnetic field needed to test the concept. As shown in the photo only a few magnets were able to fit in...
Shock TopMay 7, 20191 min readSolenoid The main idea was to include a solenoid in the delrin cup. This electromagnetic will generate the field needed to clump the ferro-fluid...
Shock TopFeb 11, 20192 min readHydraulic Damper - Iteration IIWe took a major shift in our design after some thorough patent searching. This design incorporates solenoids and ferrofluid into our...
Shock TopDec 10, 20182 min readHydraulic Damper - Iteration IHere's the pitch This design changes the 3 point seat belt system into a dynamic mechanism. The buckle will be attached to the shock...
Shock TopDec 1, 20182 min readThe Technology!The big picture We want our shock absorber to adjust to every passenger so that they experience optimal safety. To find the person’s...
Shock TopNov 21, 20182 min readDesign alternativesInitial stages of brainstorming solutions to seat belt safety improvement Retractor belt with break pad The seat belt will be altered...