Blade Clutches Design

By:
Eunish Shrestha
Jurel Dizon
Alex Ruiz
 Components of the Design

Tripod Hooking Set-Up Clamps & Railing System

Ratchet Strap
Order of Operations

Install Tripod (Secured with Nuts & Bolts)

 Order of Operations
Install Our Blade Clamps with Railing System

Secure with Screws

 Order of Operations
Use Ratchet Straps to Tension Blades to Place (CAD for Reference)
Final setup
Alternate Option for Tripod
Exchange Cylindrical Branch for I-Beam ($64 each beam; Source: McMaster Carr)
Benefits of the Design

- Cost around $800 Total

- Easy to assemble (can be done alone but preferably done by 2
people)
- Approximately 75 lbs. each (Tripod Weight)
- Sturdy
- Durable
- Does not obstruct the view of the blades
- Does not require use of crutch points
- Equipment all above helicopter body
- Easy to replace
Cost estimation

Straps ~$55 ( pack of 4 for 34 and pack of 2 for 19)

Custom Disk (part of the tripod, estimate)~ $100 (~$50 each)

Tripod pipe material~ $330 (~$55 each)

Custom Clamps (estimate) ~ $150

Custom Tripod joint connection piece (estimate) ~$150

Screws and bolt (estimate) ~$15

Total cost ~$800

Cost can be lowered by lowering the size of the support.

CAD Credits

CAD Model of Ratchet Tensioner Provided by Michael Wade:

https://grabcad.com/library/ratchet-strap-50-mm-wide-strap-1
Websites used to find cost of similar pieces

https://www.uscargocontrol.com/1-x-6-Retractable-Ratchet-Strap-w-Push-Button-Release-4-P
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https://www.ebay.com/i/193159521489?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/aluminum/5-nom-schedule-10-aluminum-pipe-6063-t
6-extruded/pid/24869?variant=24869_48_0&gclid=CjwKCAiAwrf-BRA9EiwAUWwKXn2z5be
pq7U1tK-ARYrvrISlpwfwbSSfW25iA17OmbH1LQz9GToMVhoCC7UQAvD_BwE
Thank You!