IP65 ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

Boston Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Co-op | Jul - Dec 2019

OBJECTIVE

To design a case that would first protect electronics during cross-country shipping, then protect them from the ingress of non-Newtonian fluid contaminants on the test floor at our client's site.

SKILLS SNAPSHOT

DFA

PART SELECTION

ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS

PROTOTYPE BUILDS

TIME MANAGEMENT

DESIGN STEPS

Interpreted electrical diagrams from the project's Electrical Engineer to determine which components and chords needed to be housed
Referenced online instruction manuals for electrical components' dimensions
Sourced COTS cord grips and an IP65 case
Drilled out holes and attached cord grips around the perimeter of the case, then threaded cables through
Dry-fit and mounted electrical components in the case

Electrical Diagram indicating which components needed protection from contaminants and the circuits' necessary inlets and outlets

RESULTS

Electrical components were securely mounted for shipping
Cord grips secured power and USB cords while preventing the ingress of contaminants
Assembly completed in under a week to meet shipping deadline
Case protected electronics from contaminant ingress during the week-long testing campaign

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED

Researched IP code designations and AWG cable sizes
Selection and sourcing of COTS parts
Electromechanical assembly
Time Management

Planned layout of electrical components before parts ordering and assembly

Final Assembly Photos