Foldable Solar Panel Structure –
Design & Wind Load Analysis
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Project Overview:
My Role: Mechanical Design Engineer | Structural & CFD Analysis
I designed a foldable solar panel mounting structure from scratch for large-scale field deployment. The structure was developed for strength, portability, and ease of installation. I performed structural analysis with wind load conditions and airflow validation to ensure stability under real-world environments. The project included complete 3D CAD development, FEA and airflow studies, design optimization, and delivery of detailed manufacturing drawings for mass production.
Challenge:
The project required designing a reliable automation machine that could operate continuously in a food production environment.
Key challenges included:
- Synchronizing conveyor motion with the stamping mechanism
- Maintaining consistent stamping position and pressure on soft dough
- Designing hygienic and cleanable machine components
- Ensuring safe operation for workers in a production setting
- Selecting suitable motors and pneumatic components for repetitive cycles
- Achieving smooth material flow without damaging the product
Precise timing between conveyor movement and stamping action was the most critical engineering problem.
Solutions:
I developed a fully integrated mechanical and pneumatic system to ensure accurate and repeatable operation.
- Designed a custom conveyor with controlled speed and alignment
- Integrated a pneumatic stamping mechanism synchronized with conveyor movement
- Selected appropriate motors, actuators, valves, and pneumatic components
- Optimized mechanical linkages for repeatable stamping accuracy
- Created detailed SolidWorks 3D assemblies and part models
- Delivered manufacturing drawings and a complete BOM for fabrication and procurement
The design emphasized repeatability, hygiene, and production efficiency.
Results:
- Successfully automated the manual dough stamping process
- Achieved consistent stamping quality and production speed
- Machine was fabricated, assembled, and commissioned on-site
- Improved production efficiency and reduced manual labor
- Provided complete documentation enabling maintenance and future replication
The final system was a fully operational production machine, ready for continuous industrial use.
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