Design Progression

Blog Post 44: Concept 2 Renders + Final Design Evaluation

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Blog Post 43: Concept 1 Renders + Final Design Evaluation

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Blog Post 42: Concept 3 Renders + Final Design Evaluation

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Blog Post 38: Concept 3 - Design Review 3

Here is the third design review for Concept 3: Change log: Driving bevel gear has been modified to have only half of the teeth as per the...

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Blog Post 36: Concept 1 - Design Review 3

Here is the third design review for Concept 1: Change log: The profile of the top cover has been reduced. The handle base (middle...

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Blog Post 35: Concept 2 - Linear Movement Limiter

To prevent the plunger from being pushed free from the rest of the device by the compression springs, I designed a removable movement...

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Blog Post 34: Concept 3 - Magnetic Connector for Handle Attachment v2

I decided that the best connector for the detachable bottle opening tool seen in Concept 3 would be a magnetic one as this would not...

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Blog Post 33: Concept 2 - Helical Cam Shaft Motion Study

The turning mechanism for my second concept has been modified and is now a helical cam shaft that converts linear (downward) force to...

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Blog Post 32: Concept 3 - Removable Traction Pad for Jar Gripper

I decided that having interchangeable traction pads for the jar gripper would allow the device to be used on a wider variety of jar...

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Blog post 31: Concept 1 - Dynamic Spring + Rotation Limiter

As with Concept 3, I decided to opt for a compression spring confined to a curved path with a lock nut on the end to return the handle...

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Blog Post 30: Concept 3 - Alternative Handle Springs + Complete Assembly Motion Studies

I decided that it would be best if compression springs were used instead of torsional springs to return the handle to its starting...

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Blog Post 29: Concept 3 - Modified Gear Positioning + Motion Study

To bring about more rotation in the middle section whilst maintaining the same range of motion in the handle, I moved the gear train 10mm...

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Blog Post 21: Concept 3 - Design Review 2

Here is the second design review for Concept 3: Change log: The connecting arm for the body gripper has been remodelled, better suited to...

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Blog Post 20: Concept 2 - Design Review 2

Here is the design review for Concept 2 at the end of Change log: A spherical groove has been added to the top section along with a grip...

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Blog Post 19: Concept 1 - Design Review 2

Here is the second design review for Concept 1: Change log: The handle is now detachable and is fastened via a key-lock mechanism. A...

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Blog Post 15: Concept 3 - Design Review 1

Below you will find my initial design review for Design Concept 3. A second round of FEA on all components will be conducted to determine...

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Blog Post 14: Concept 2 - Design Review 1

Below you will find my initial design review for Design Concept 3. A second round of FEA on all components will be conducted to determine...

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Blog Post 13: Concept 1 - Design Review 1

Below you will find my initial design review for Design Concept 1. A second round of FEA on all components will be conducted to determine...

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Blog Post 9: Concept 3 - Initial CAD Model

I made the first working CAD model for Concept 3, check it out: This CAD model has helped me to visualise the workings of the proposed...

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Blog Post 8: Concept 2 - Initial CAD Model.

Due to the indefinite unavailability of any and all 3D printing/fabrication facilities for the duration of this project, I am now in the...

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