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William Ligon-Bruno/Senior Design Project
Manufacturing Process
![]() Racquet SupportThis is where the racquet head sits and is clamped down by the racquet clamp and nut. | ![]() Racquet Clamp and NutThis is what clamps the racquet to the support. | ![]() StrutThis part slides axially along the swivel arm bar and can be locked into position with the hex bolts on the bottom. The racquet support fits and attaches to the top of this part. |
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![]() RatchetThis component is used to clamp down on the string and give an axis of rotation in order to pull the specified tension. | ![]() Swivel Arm Pin and GuideAfter the pin was welded to the swivel arm a guide was constructed to secure the pin from lateral movement, but allow for a 360 degree rotation. | ![]() T-ConnectorsThese parts are used to connect the pressure arms and axial tube for which the ratcheting components sit. |
![]() Drop MassThis square block is used as the counter weight to produce the tension desired on the racquet. | ![]() StringerThis is the final product of both Fall and Winter Quarter and is the subject of testing for the Spring Quarter |
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