Developmental Work

Chosen Solution:

         
           The chosen solution is a mix of both the first and fourth alternate solution.

 

2D Views:


 
 


            The few drawings above represent the chosen solution. This includes all the parts that create the final solution and their dimensions. The chosen solution is cylindrical in shape, twenty-five inches in height, and fourteen inches in diameter. A lid is included with this design that can be screwed on or off in order to pour contaminated water inside. In addition to the overall container and lid, the exterior parts of the solution include two handles for handling purposes and a spout where the filtered water exits the product.
            The parts that create the interior features of the solution include my partners filtration system (includes a container which houses the filters), a base that supports the container of the filters, a rod that supports the base, and a lip that also supports the base (lines the circumference of the container).

 

3D View:




            The 3D view of the chosen solution depicts the overall look and realistic view of the product. This view represents what the physical product will look like once created. The solution is cylindrical in shape with two handles, a spout, and screw on lid.

 

Exploded View:


 


            The exploded view of the chosen solution depicts how the individual pieces of the product fit together. The image above includes the lid, container of filters, base, supporting rod, and container. The rod sits in a groove in the center of the container, a lip runs along the circumference of the container, the base rests on both the rod and lip, the container of filters sits on the base, and the lid is then placed on the container.

 

Parts List:

  • container (includes handles, spout, lip, groove)
  • rod
  • base
  • container (includes set of filters)
  • lid
*all constructed of polycarbonate

3 comments:

  1. Hi Rebecca, I have a few comments:\
    a) You CAD drawings are effective at communicating the overall design.
    b) The handles and the spout need more thinking & refinements. Consider using a handle and spout from a supply catalogue or design you own.
    c) I do not see the biomimicry influence in the design. Consider re-looking at your early research to tie it back to the intent and an aspect from nature.

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    1. another comments:
      d) Polycabonate is one of the most costly resins in the market. It cost rangers between $1.60 to $1.90 per pound. Have you considered less expensive resins. For example polypropolyne may be appropriate for your design and it costs between $0.57 to $0.77 per pound.

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  2. Hello Rebecca,
    Here are a few links with information about the safe use of water in polypropylene tanks. The use of polypropolyne is widely used for water and many food grade storage applaication. Here are links some sources of information.

    http://www.plastic-mart.com/category/238/polypropylene-tanks

    http://www.terracon-solutions.com/plastic-tanks/plastic-water-storage-tanks

    I will ask an associate that specializes in material science for additional information.
    Regards, Mr Jimenez

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