Accelerated Life Testing of Springs for Copeland Plug Installing Device
Honors Capstone Project
1
Advisor(s)
Dr. Hylton
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Paper
Location
McIntosh Activities Room
Start Date
16-4-2024 2:15 PM
End Date
16-4-2024 5:00 PM
Abstract
The goal of the standard capstone project is to create a device that installs an electrical plug into a refrigeration compressor for Copeland Corporation. The proposed solution will use the existing “fence” on the compressor as a way to lock on and align the device with the electrical connection point. The device will have a slot where the plug to be installed is inserted. This slot will then be pushed by a rack and pinion mechanism powered by a hand drill. Once fully inserted, a release on the handle will allow the device to be released from the plug and fence allowing the device to move vertically up and away from the now-conjoined plug and compressor. The goal of this honors project is to test the durability of the springs that lock the device onto the fence for alignment. Recognizing Copeland’s concern for the longevity of the springs, this research should provide some expectations for the lifespan of the springs and the required replacement schedule. The testing will be done by creating a mechanical device that will rapidly compress and release a spring to measure their lifespan and durability over long periods of simulated usage. This device will attempt to mimic the actual travel distance and force exerted on the springs when used to install a plug. The deliverable will be a report on the durability and lifespan of the springs in this specific application based on data from the testing apparatus.
Recommended Citation
Floyd, Andy, "Accelerated Life Testing of Springs for Copeland Plug Installing Device" (2024). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 32.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2024/papers/32
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Accelerated Life Testing of Springs for Copeland Plug Installing Device
McIntosh Activities Room
The goal of the standard capstone project is to create a device that installs an electrical plug into a refrigeration compressor for Copeland Corporation. The proposed solution will use the existing “fence” on the compressor as a way to lock on and align the device with the electrical connection point. The device will have a slot where the plug to be installed is inserted. This slot will then be pushed by a rack and pinion mechanism powered by a hand drill. Once fully inserted, a release on the handle will allow the device to be released from the plug and fence allowing the device to move vertically up and away from the now-conjoined plug and compressor. The goal of this honors project is to test the durability of the springs that lock the device onto the fence for alignment. Recognizing Copeland’s concern for the longevity of the springs, this research should provide some expectations for the lifespan of the springs and the required replacement schedule. The testing will be done by creating a mechanical device that will rapidly compress and release a spring to measure their lifespan and durability over long periods of simulated usage. This device will attempt to mimic the actual travel distance and force exerted on the springs when used to install a plug. The deliverable will be a report on the durability and lifespan of the springs in this specific application based on data from the testing apparatus.