The goal of this MQP was to design and create a prototype of a device which will clean the surface of the dental mirror and restore its reflective qualities during a dental procedure. The project progressed through the engineering design process to a final design and working prototype. After research and consultation with dental professionals, the team created an initial list of design concepts, out of which a wiper-based mechanism was selected. The design concept evolved through the use of several modes of testing and analysis until a final design was reached. The final design is a variation of a slider-crank that utilizes the material properties of its components to clean the mirror through deflection of one of the links. Lastly, recommendations for continuing this project are included.

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Creator

• Careau, Nicholas D
• Nill, David Gordon

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-010809-141359

Advisor

• Cobb, Eben C.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-01-08

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright