Base Power Tool

Spring 2013 |

The mission of this project was to provide an essential and universal power tool solution to create sustainable environments in developing communities.

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The solution was a small gas power tool that can be broken down and repurposed to power a variety of other uses. The design housings are optimized for the simple manufacturing process of aluminum casting, allowing for local production in developing areas.

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The complete assemble encompasses the all the tools needed to completely disassemble and maintain the tool.

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Self-contained power pod. Inputs: simple throttle, idle control, fuel inlet / pressure. Outputs: gear, air flow through gear.

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Hout air is pulled from upper fins and pushed out front along with exhaust, blowing dust away from work area.

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Fuel is pressurized using primer style cap. Fuel is filled under rubber primer cap. Intake flows through brand logo on housing to carburator.

Stress analysis on gear / fan was completed to confirm satisfactory design. Cooling capabilities of fin design was completing using XX equations.

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Features:

  • Gas Powered
  • Modular Design
  • Cast / Wood Housing
  • Tool to Disassemble and Adjust Included
  • Pressurized Fuel for Multiple Power Positions
  • Fuel Fill Under Pressure Cap
  • Exhaust / Hot Air Pulled Using Gear/Fan to Blow Debris Away

Ideation:

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foam study models

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Weighted rough models were used to understand the ergonomics of the various proposed forms.

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after user interviews were completed sketches were created from data collected. Next a task analysis was completed.

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