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= Facts =


= Scenario Conceptualization =
[[File:Group1-KS-Opening-Facts.jpg|thumb|200px|KS-OpeningP1-27-09]]
== Package Into System ==
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== Package Identification ==
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Totes expected to be handled p/day:
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Time Spent handling a tote:
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Tote has barcode located in bottom right corner of the tote on both the front and back face, simplifies orientation problem.
 
= Problem Description =
[[File:Group1-KS-Opening-Problem.jpg|thumb|200px|KS-OpeningP2-27-09]]
{| border="1" class="wikitable" cellpadding="2"
|+ '''Factors/Constraints '''
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! width="30%" | Environmental Factors
! width=" 30%" | Dynamic Factors
! width="30%" | Technical Factors
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| Rain
| Birds
| Waterproofing?
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| Snow
| Bugs
| Moisture Resistance?
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| Debris
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| Temp. affects on function?
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{| border="1" class="wikitable" cellpadding="2"
|+ '''Tasks / Functions'''
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! Task/Function
! Description
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| Positioning || Drone+/or Package reaches the correct place for dropping the package or entering the system
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| Identification || package+/or drone needs to be identified by the system so that it can further handle the package
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| Accuracy || drone landing/dropping of the package should be accurately placed in the landing zone
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| Speed || The rate at which a package should be handled to the next stage of the system
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| Size of Landing Zone || The size may effect accuracy of package dropping (want to make this as large as possible)
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| Flight Path Problem || How many DoF does the drone have to approach the opening?
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'''Assumptions:'''
* Drone has Obstacle Detection to avoid objects in its way
 
 
= Ideas =
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Group1-KS-Opening-Page3.jpg|KS-OpeningP3-27-09 <br> Sloped Platform & Door Ideas
File:Group1-KS-Opening-Page4.jpg|KS-OpeningP4-27-09 <br> Flat Platform & Debris Ideas
File:Group1-KS-Opening-Page5.jpg|KS-OpeningP5-27-09 <br> Orientation Idea & Conveyor Idea
</gallery>
==Sloped Platform==
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! width=50% |How it Works
! scope="row" | Open/Close Mechanisms
! Pros
! width="33%" | Drone Landings
! Cons
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| Weather || '''270-360 Door''' <br> Pushed open by the lift inside or opens & closes via motor rotation; could possibly hit drone? || '''Beacon signal 1''' <br> When drone is in range; each pressure sends signal to designated leg for landing?
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| Does Drone Land or Not? || '''Sliding Door''' <br> Opens when drone lands on platform, slides to the side out of the way of the drone || '''Symbols''' <br> Four different symbols on pressure plates to allow orientation of drone & landing locations for the legs?
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| || '''Flap to Inside''' <br> The door falls away inside the chimney rather than flips out || '''1 Symbol/Signal''' <br> Symbol or Signal produced directly from center or one of the sides of the chimney, drone can the calculate the offset & landing location on platform
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==Flat Platform==
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== Scanning==
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'''Question: What kind of barcode scanners are there and how do they work?'''
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==RFID & Beacon
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==Conveyor==
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==Funnel==
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= Research Questions =
== Identification ==
'''Question: What kind of identification methods are there and how do they work?
Radio Frequency Communication
 
Barcode Scanning
<br>Omni-Directional Scanner -
<br>Omni-Directional Scanner -
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[http://www.leuze.com/en/deutschland/produkte/identifikation/barcode_identifikation/stationaere_barcodeleser/index.php| Barcode Scanner(s)]
[http://www.leuze.com/en/deutschland/produkte/identifikation/barcode_identifikation/stationaere_barcodeleser/index.php| Barcode Scanner(s)]
* MPSi system- omnidirectional or Single scanner (CRT, speed, direction, etc)
* MPSi system- omnidirectional or Single scanner (CRT, speed, direction, etc)
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'''Question: What are general specifications of such barcode scanners?'''
*** How fast they scan?
*** Cost?
***    Installation/ Mounting location?
*** Other necessities?
*** Can they be mounted on moving platforms?
'''Question: What kind of barcodes are there? What different types information can they contain?'''
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'''''What this research contributes to the design of this component:'''''
'''''What this research contributes to the design of this component:'''''
<br> (Make selection about the type of scanner that can be used & Barcode and information stored on the barcode)
<br> (Make selection about the type of scanner that can be used & Barcode and information stored on the barcode)


== Orientation ==
== Orientation ==
'''Question: How do robots/technology of today find specific locations?'''
'''Question: What kind of methods are there to position robots/carts/etc. and how do they work?'''
Landing Radius casting
Light Beaconing
Transponder signal?
RFID
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'''Question: Is there a beacon method that allows airplanes/drones to orient themselves to it? If so, how does that work?'''
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'''Question: How are autonomous landings made?'''
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'''''What this research contributes to the design of this component: '''''
'''''What this research contributes to the design of this component: '''''
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(Make a selection as to which orientation method will be implemented (if any))
(Make a selection as to which orientation method will be implemented (if any))
==Transponders ==
'''Question: How is a transponder signal set? Can it be set via a barcode?'''
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'''Question: How does the lock/unlock function via transponder key in a car work?'''


'''''What this research contributes to the design of this component: '''''
'''''What this research contributes to the design of this component: '''''
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(If transponders can be used in the beaconing and delivering of a package via drone)
(If transponders can be used in the beaconing and delivering of a package via drone)
== Opening Mechanism ==
'''Question: What kind of mechanical automatic door systems are there?'''
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'''''What this research contributes to the design of this component: '''''
(Possible ideas on how to make the door open and close)
= Design Questions/ Considerations=
* Door 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?
** Can it hold the weight of a drone?
* Where does the power come from to run the system?
* How does it send an error signal?
* How can a person fix the mechanisms?
* Are the components waterproof?
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= Requirements =
= Requirements =

Revision as of 14:27, 27 September 2014

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Click to go to Gallery of Sketches&Elaborations Opening-KS.

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

Facts

KS-OpeningP1-27-09
Drone Tote Height Width Depth Weight
Minimum
Maximum
Average


Totes expected to be handled p/day:

Time Spent handling a tote:

Tote has barcode located in bottom right corner of the tote on both the front and back face, simplifies orientation problem.

Problem Description

KS-OpeningP2-27-09
Factors/Constraints
Environmental Factors Dynamic Factors Technical Factors
Rain Birds Waterproofing?
Snow Bugs Moisture Resistance?
Debris Temp. affects on function?


Tasks / Functions
Task/Function Description
Positioning Drone+/or Package reaches the correct place for dropping the package or entering the system
Identification package+/or drone needs to be identified by the system so that it can further handle the package
Accuracy drone landing/dropping of the package should be accurately placed in the landing zone
Speed The rate at which a package should be handled to the next stage of the system
Size of Landing Zone The size may effect accuracy of package dropping (want to make this as large as possible)
Flight Path Problem How many DoF does the drone have to approach the opening?



Assumptions:

  • Drone has Obstacle Detection to avoid objects in its way


Ideas

  • KS-OpeningP3-27-09 Sloped Platform & Door Ideas

    KS-OpeningP3-27-09
    Sloped Platform & Door Ideas

  • KS-OpeningP4-27-09 Flat Platform & Debris Ideas

    KS-OpeningP4-27-09
    Flat Platform & Debris Ideas

  • KS-OpeningP5-27-09 Orientation Idea & Conveyor Idea

    KS-OpeningP5-27-09
    Orientation Idea & Conveyor Idea

Sloped Platform

How it Works Pros Cons
Pro here
Pro here
Pro here

Flat Platform

How it Works Pros Cons
Pro here
Pro here
Pro here

==RFID & Beacon

How it Works Pros Cons
Pro here
Pro here
Pro here

Conveyor

How it Works Pros Cons
Pro here
Pro here
Pro here

Funnel

How it Works Pros Cons
Pro here
Pro here
Pro here

Research Questions

Identification

Question: What kind of identification methods are there and how do they work? Radio Frequency Communication

Barcode 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 this research contributes to the design of this component:
(Make selection about the type of scanner that can be used & Barcode and information stored on the barcode)

Orientation

Question: What kind of methods are there to position robots/carts/etc. and how do they work? Landing Radius casting Light Beaconing Transponder signal? RFID

Question: What are kinds of sensors that help detect contrast or symbols?

What this research contributes to the design of this component:
(Make a selection as to which orientation method will be implemented (if any))

What this research contributes to the design of this component:
(If transponders can be used in the beaconing and delivering of a package via drone)

Requirements

Functional Product Process External

References

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