Designing the Opening Component

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There are many aspects that need to be considered when developing the mechanical system.

Planning

Completion	Due Date *a little flexible	Stage
	30-Sept	Research existing mechanisms - Doors, Sliders, Sensors, Barcode Scanners etc.
	28-Sept	Create List of Requirements this component should fulfill
	1-Oct	Make a design selection for components
	6-Oct	Detailed Sketch(es) of Component
	6-Oct	Describe how it works/each sub-components use
	9-Oct	Build mini model?

Research Questions

Scanning

Omni-Directional Scanner -
Fixed Position Scanner -
Require external power sources, otherwise batteries that need replacement often
Wiki-BarCode Scanners
[UPC Codes]
[Barcodes]
Barcode Scanner(s)

• MPSi system- omnidirectional or Single scanner (CRT, speed, direction, etc)

• • What type of scanners are there?
    • How they scan
    • How fast they scan
    • Cost?
  • How does the drone drop package the exact same way each time?
  • Where to place scanning mechanism?
  • How much time is required for scanning?

Transponders

• • How are transponder signals sent and received?
  • Can they be coded to unique situation if so how?
  • How does the lock/unlock function via transponder key in a car work?

Opening Mechanism

• • How will drone open the door?
  • How will the door stay open?
  • How will the door keep rain out/from settling on top?
  • How does the door mechanism work?
    • 1 vs 2 doors, pop up or slide aside,
    • Will it hit the drone?
  • What kind of mechanical sliding doors are there
  • Can it hold the weight of a drone?
  • Where does the power come from to run the system?

Fixing/Maintenance

• • How robust is the system?
  • How does it send an error signal?
  • How can a person fix the mechanisms?

Environmental Concerns/Requirements

• • What are the minimum and maximum heat withstanding of the subcomponents?
  • Are the components water proof?

Requirements

Functional	Product	Process	External

Design Selection

Opening/Closing

• hinge,slide etc.
• signal receiver, contact points etc.

Scanning

• omni vs orietned

Orientation

• symbol,...