Motor Ceiling
This project presents a novel device designed to move along a current-carrying ceiling rail, allowing remote control of appliances from a touch screen interface mounted on the wall. The device harnesses power from the rail while also charging a small battery for operation when disconnected from DC power. Ideal for high-ceiling areas such as auditoriums, lecture halls, and banquet halls, it provides a solution for the rearrangement of rooms without the need for ladders. Future improvements could enable heavier loads and transport capabilities between floor and ceiling.
Motor Ceiling
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Motor Ceiling Design Project Sponsored by:
Team Info Course: EDSGN 100 Section: 16 Team Number: 5 Instructor: Xinli Wu Team Members: Shihui Wang Brian Clough Kevin Prince-Anokye RamitAggarwal Matthew Honeychuck
Design • Device that moves along current-carrying ceiling rail • Remotely controlled • Requires a modified ceiling rail design
How it works: • Current from rail powers motor • Also charges a small battery • Battery powers device when not connected to DC power • Other appliances can be attached to the bottom • Remotely controlled by touch screen computer on wall
Problems solved • Allows for rearranging of room without getting on a ladder • Moving Security Cameras • Ideal for high ceilings • Any Room • Auditorium • Lecture Hall • Retirement Home • Banquet Halls • Clubs
Improvements / Future? • Possible with technology today • Strengthen rails and device to allow for heavier loads • System to transport vehicle from floor to ceiling and vice-versa • Partner Companies Could Be – GE, Siemens, Tyco RC, Apple
References • Office of Physical Plant, Pennsylvania State University • Mr. Joseph Bender • Mr. Allen Ellenberger • Mr. Ed Hesselbech • Forest City Ratner • Ms. Annika Smith • WSP Flack+Kertz • Mr. Ryan Carroll • Mr. Lewis Dimassa • Professor Paul Lucas, Pennsylvania State University • Materials pricing from McMaster.com
Questions? Thank you for your time.
