REV 01 - CURRENT BUILD
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Aaron Evans - UVic Mechanical Engineering Portfolio
QDD Gearbox Actuator
5:1 QDD planetary gearbox prototype. Rev 01 is assembled. Remaining work is running the motor and gearbox against the remaining requirements.
5:1Ratio
16 NmPeak target
0°Backlash
<$30Current spend
PendingEfficiency
FDMMfg
Rev 01 assembled gearbox front view with the current housing and output stack.
Current
Current Build
Rev 01 is assembled. The remaining work is the requirement tests.
Integrated motor housing assembled done
Dyno fixturing complete ready
Backdrivability torque is next next
Peak torque, efficiency, endurance, health remain pending
Hardware details
Results
Measured Results
Dial indicator setup used to verify 0° measurable backlash on Rev 00B.
0°
Backlash
5
Issues closed
5/5
Fits
T-012 backlash requirement passed pass
Bearing fits validated in Rev 00B done
Lid drag eliminated done
Rev 00A fit and mesh issues closed in Rev 00B done
Issue details
Execution
Build Method
Rev 01 cross-section used to check packaging, bearing stack, and gearbox layout.
1
Skeleton
60-80
CATIA hrs
5/5
Fits validated
Target fit
Finger-press transition for the printed bearing interfaces.
