JME 4110: Upgraded Refrigeration Door Cycling System

Authors

Keenan Bland, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Kelvin Woods, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Tyler Mclaughlin, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Summer 2023

Document Type

Final Report

Problem Statement

This project focuses on improvements to a door cycling system. Both a fortified rope for the pulley system, ensuring extended operation, and the integration of a support track. This track is designed to bolster the clevis linked to an air piston that facilitates smooth piston rod travel without deflection. With these advancements, our door cycling system attains a new level of reliability, durability and functionality.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (UMSL JME 410)

Comments

Our enhanced cycling system features a reinforced rope for a seamless pulley operation and an engineered support track for the clevis and air piston mechanism; our upgraded system guarantees effortless and reliable door cycling. Say goodbye to maintenance hassles and hello to lasting performance

Recommended Citation

Bland, Keenan; Woods, Kelvin; and Mclaughlin, Tyler, "JME 4110: Upgraded Refrigeration Door Cycling System" (2023). Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110. 55.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/jme410/55