UBC Designathon
February 2022
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Objective
The objective of the designathon was to come up with a solution for transporting food my drone. Working within several constraints such as weight, size, and power, we had to come up with a design and present it to the judges.
Drone with food drawer open
Idea Behind the Drone
Our design consisted of having an insulated food box that would slide out from the drone, so that the food could be retrieved.
The food would be held in place by use of a reusable inflatable bladder that would gently surround to food and keep it in place, and depressurize when the drawer is opened.
My Part
I collaborated with my team to come up with the concept, and we split into two smaller teams. I was responsible for designing the food box.
I looked on McMaster Carr to find pressure-rated components, fasteners, and a suitable rubber bladder material for the food box. I used these off-the-shelf components in the design.
I also worked closely with my teammate to design the outer container structure for the food.
Drone with food drawer closed
Final Remarks
This was an extremely fun challenge to work on with my friends and it definitely tested us at times (taking turns napping on a hard wooden table in the middle of a cold room).
The only thing I would have done differently is focussing on finishing the CAD design long before the presentation, as our presentation was rushed to submit before the deadline.