Jerry Built
Team Members
Ashley Gleaves
Korey Hamilton
Joel Sausman
Jack Smodic
Design Overview
• Energy conversion and transfer from the bolt to
the see-saw in order to launch the ball into a
funnel.
• Downward force of the ball releases a spring
which transfers energy into a stationary peg and
then to a ball.
• Force of the ball pushes the stick which allows
the golf ball to reach a ramp.
• Golf ball goes down the ramp and off the edge to
turn on a lamp.
Energy Overview
• Potential energy of the bolt to kinetic energy
transfer to the stick
• Rotation of stick on the pivot point to
projectile motion of ball
• Kinetic energy of ball pushes the latch
• Latch releases energy in the spring and sends
it to the hook
Energy Overview
• Kinetic energy goes through the hook to the
ball
• Force of the ball pushes the stick
• Conversion of potential energy to kinetic as
the golf ball begins to roll
• Force of the golf ball pushes power switch and
turns on the lamp
Building
Issues/Process
(Team clothing provided by Aeropostale )
Main Issues
Process
Projectile Accuracy
Spring Release
Stick Stability
Change of Device Functions
Built First Platform
Attached Second Platform
Designed Golf Ball Release
Lamp Distance Adjustment