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Computer Automated Design

A collection of my personal computer automated design, CAD, projects utilizing SolidWorks.

eBoomer Internals

One of my various inventions, this "eBoomer" is a self contained unit that tensions chains for heavy equipment trailer transport. An off-the-shelf servo motor powered by a battery drives a worm/ring gear to turn a shaft with two arms that pull the chain in tension. The ring gear is then locked using a linear motion actuator to ensure that the chain does not lose tension.

eBoomer Functionality

Video of the eBoomer functionality. It can be seen that as the worm gear turns, driving the ring gear threaded shaft making the two threaded arms pull the contact points at each end together creating the tension necessary for safely securing heavy loads.

eBoomer Planetary

My first iteration of the eBoomer used a planetary gear system but did not yield a high enough gear ratio to achieve the appropriate amount of tension needed to match manual boomers on the market.

Frame

One of my personal projects to build a multi-use trailer. This trailer is a custom built design that incorporates off-the-shelf components such as the the trailer hitch, landing gear, suspension and 5-ton axel. To be able to implement different body configurations this frame has four square slots at each corner to mate the different body attachments.

Dump Explode

The first use for the trailer frame is a dump box for hauling various items including up to 8,000lbs of dirt or rock. Each side panel is easily detachable for loading and unloading convenience.

Proof of Concept Dump

I wanted to insure the ride height of the trailer passed a gut check so I created an assembly with my Jeep Grand Cherokee (GrabCAD) to check this as well as the hitch attachment location and height.

Camper Explode

The second use for the trailer frame was to attach a camper body for off-road adventures. The camper body features ample room and convenient window placement. The windows are made of UV-resistant polycarbonate for robust and resilient functionality. Hinged doors at the front and rear allow for emersion to the outdoors and a skylight for night time stargazing. The interior has room for a queen sized bed and wooden cabinetry.

Camper

For this gut check assembly I wanted to ensure that the trailer was not too tall and was aesthetically pleasing.

Subwoofer Enclosure

One of my favorite things to do is driving in the mountains while listening to loud music. I decided to build a subwoofer enclosure tuned to my existing 15" Kicker L7 subwoofer.

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