| dc.description.abstract | This thesis documents the early development phase of a latch and release mechanism,
where the goal was to make a 10mm separation within 10ms to break 4 electrical circuits.
The thesis was proposed by Easee AS, a leading Norwegian company specializing
in charging electric vehicles.
Several concepts were generated in a creative concept phase, resulting in one concept
being taken further through an iterative design process. Rapid prototyping and testing
of the design iterations were carefully assessed with a high-speed camera. In addition,
the resulting and final prototype, a functional prototype, was monitored and tested with
a digital monitoring module yielding a resolution of 50 000 samples per second.
Calculations indicated a separation time of 7,1ms, while the experimental test results
showed a separation time of 7,4ms.
Several questions about Easee’s wish for the mechanism are still to be determined. How-
ever, the thesis suggests several configurations and options for the sub-assemblies of the
mechanism to address the different outcomes.
The designed mechanism is in an early development stage, where extensive testing and
detailed design remain. However, the solution seems to be feasible, meeting Easee’s
requirements. | |