In this page we will keep all information regarding the design and development of the clamping mechanism
We find it necessary to test how much force is needed to hold the slice in place. Therefore we are constructing a prototype and have scheduled a lab visit at MR core lab to test on their chicken samples. After that we plan to return to TrollLABS to construct many protypes and quickly find a good solution.
Requirements
Must...
- Keep the slice perfectly still for the entire duration of the drilling
- Be sterile and clean for each procedure
- Have a gripping force of ...
- Be usable for different shaped prostate slices
Should...
- Allow for edge drilling without the risk of cross contamination
- Be EASY to clean between procedures
- Be uncomplicated to use
- Be usable for different size organ slices
Prototypes
Research
Clamping from the top - around the edge
Reverse Air-hockey - Vacuum bed
1000 Needles
Pressing from above
Molding
Contour gauge
Cam clamp
Needle bed
