Motorization Concept Sketches 

These are my concept sketches for the motorization of our Merry Go Round. The sketches include various designs for how to make the Merry Go Round move. Concept sketches 1-3 were designs for moving a shaft from the middle of the base that would also be attached to a bearing in the middle. A motor and gearbox would be used to control and power it. Concept sketches 4 and 5 are a different design. They are just the motor, gearbox, shaft and a wheel. This design is intended to be placed on the side of the Merry Go Round and used to make the base spin. It will have its own housing unit that will be alongside the substructure. A wheel will be spun from the shaft and cause the base to rotate. Further specifications for the type of wheel, gearboxes, and shaft will be worked on throughout the project. - Jayden Charter