PROJECT REVIEW- I
PROJECT TITLE: AUTOMATIC SENSING WIPER
DATE:
PROJECT MEMBERS:
Ø B.VINOTH KUMAR(54) (LEADER)
Ø M.ANANDHA NARAYANAN(56)
Ø V.ANBARASAN(57)
Ø G.GOPI(08)
Ø N.K.SUSHANTH(49)
Ø R.VIJAY(53)
GUIDED BY
A.PERIA SAMY M.E
COMPONENTS REQUIRED:
Ø WINDSHIELD (CAR)
Ø WIPER BLADES
Ø WIPER MOTOR&LINK (12V)
Ø BATTERY (12V)
Ø TYPES OF SENSORS AVAILABLE
OPTICAL SENSOR:
Ø Optical sensor emits a ray which will be reflected by the windshield at 450 at normal conditions.
Ø During raining if the amount of water in windshield is more the light reflected at an angle which will increase the speed of wiper motor to avoid the lesser visibility of driver.
Ø If the amount of water is less it will reflect an angle which will decrease the speed of wiper motor to avoid the scratching of wind shield.
RAIN SENSOR:
Ø It triggers the wiper motor when it senses rain.
Ø It controls the speed of the motor by the amount of water collected in the ‘V’ shaped cup like arrangement in the sensor.
Ø There is a cock under it for the continuous discharge of rain water.
TOUCH PLATE:
Ø It only senses the water presence in the plate. It only triggers the wiper motor not control the speed.
FLOW METER:
Ø It will also trigger the motor when it sense the rain, control the speed by the rate at which the rain water flow.
Ø ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
It is used to connect the circuit such as wires, clips etc,
PROJECT STUDY:
ü As the first step of our project we gathered some videos and pictures how the actual wiper mechanism works.
ü We tried to found is there any cars which had this feature of automatic sensing wiper. We found that it is implemented in only one car (BMW)
ü That car is only under testing.
ü We searched what kind of improvement that can be implemented in our project.
ü For example:
§ Positioning of wiper blades which will be more efficient.
§ Using sensors which will also give automatic speed control which is a new idea not implemented in any other automotives. It will increase our project value.
PROJECT STATUS:
ü We gave amount Rs.200/- as an advance to buy Wind shield of MARUTI 800 with sheet metal body (not includes dashboard) for our project.
Address:
105, South Cooum River Road,
Pudupet,
Chennai- 600002.
Ph.No: 044-28521825
ü We also searched for the availability of other components also knew what different rates they are available.
ü W selected the prices which will suit our project cost.
ü According to that we plan to buy
Ø Wiper blade = Rs.80/-
Ø Battery(12V) = Rs.200/-
Ø Wiper motor (12V) + link = Rs.600/-
Address:
No: 65, Singana Cheety Street,
Chintadripet,
Chennai – 600002.
ü SENSOR:
Ø Optical sensor – Rs.8000/-
Only in USA not in India.
Ø Rain sensor – Rs.2500/-
Address:
BOSCH products co,
G.P Road.
Ø Touch plate – Rs.500/-
Address:
Ajanta Electronics,
No: 05, Athipattan Street,
Mount road,
Chennai – 600002.
Ø Flow meter – Rs.2900/-
Address:
No: 10, Athipattan Street,
Mount road,
Chennai – 600002.
TECHNICAL STUDY:
Ø To gain some technical knowledge and technical assistance to do our project on our own effort we contacted some auto electrical workers.
Ø We also asked about the idea implementing the project in a car after it is tested on the table.
PREPLANS FOR NEXT PROJECT REVIEW;
Ø First to buy sensor, this is very important for our project and rest of the components required.
Ø Assembling the components as per the circuit diagram and to run a trial.
Ø After it works successfully implementing it in a car.
SO FAR MONEY SPENT:
Ø Rs.200/- for advance of windshield.
Ø Rs.50/- for browsing, downloading videos and pictures.
Ø Rs.50/- for transporting.
ESTIMATED DATE OF COMPLETION:
18-03-2010