DESIGN, DEPLOYMENT AND ANALYSIS OF AN AUTOMATED SENSOR CONTROLLED UMBRELLA

Abstract

This project is of a unique nature as it aims to address a major concurrent problem of ever decreasing space for commercialization and a need for outdoor solution as an alternative. While providing a primary design solution for smart automated umbrella for the services sector. The approach for this was to first conduct an extensive literature review where various existing products were studied and the market requirements were gauged. This helped in refining our problem statement and methodologies by contrasting with the ones implemented before. Numerous actuation mechanisms were considered and efficacy of various modes of deployment were considered. The umbrella assembly were modelled in SolidWorks as well as complete stress and kinematic analysis to configure the failure conditions of the design. Along with Arduino Mega for the complete mapping of the control systems and program to control the mechanism. The material of the device is also selected as a part of the analysis procedure. The electrical system for the system is also designed and tested. These various subsystems after design and optimization are integrated into finalizing the design ready for prototyping. This product ultimately provides an excellent solution for deployable canopy systems and eliminates the need for restaurants and cafes to be an indoor establishment, positively impacting the environment.