Submission for General Electric's FirstBuild and MakerBot's IceBox Challenge that tasked users to create a 3D-printable design that would benefit day-to-day refrigerator use.
This document contains engineering drawings for an acrylic shell assembly. It includes 14 sheets with detailed dimensions and tolerances for the top and bottom halves of the assembly, as well as orthographic views, section views, and notes. The drawings specify materials, finishes, and proprietary information notices.
The document contains technical drawings for metal fabrication parts. It includes four pages of drawings with detailed dimensions, tolerances, notes and title blocks for parts labeled SU-1 and SU-2. Page one for each part provides key side length dimensions. Page two details side holes. Page three lists bottom lengths and page four specifies bottom holes. Precision Metal Fabricators Inc is identified as the drawing author and proprietary owner of the technical information.
This document contains engineering drawings and specifications for various manufacturing jigs and fixtures. It includes detailed drawings showing dimensions for a cabinet jig consisting of blocks and bushings, a drawer jig with square and sliding parts, and a hardware fixture with a baseplate and locating pins. Item lists provide the names and quantities of parts for each assembly. The drawings provide important technical details for manufacturing these jigs and fixtures.
This document contains a technical drawing of a track cap with labeled parts including a chute, wiper blade, and cap track. The drawing specifies dimensions in inches and includes title block information such as a name, date, and proprietary confidentiality statement.
This document appears to be an engineering drawing containing dimensions, tolerances, and specifications for an "Upright" part made of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy including dimensions of 100, 94, 8.50, 110, 16, 180, 42, labels for various features, approval signatures, and revision details.
The document contains engineering drawings for a model airplane assembly including a stand with drawer base, model plane, and removable drawer. The drawings include views and details of each component showing dimensions and tolerances. Notes indicate the drawings are proprietary and confidential information for the unnamed company.
The document contains engineering drawings and specifications for the components of a retractable pen. It includes 8 pages detailing the individual parts including a cartridge, tip, case tip, case body, push cap, push, and spring. Each component is assigned a number and includes measurements and tolerances for manufacturing.
This document contains engineering drawings for an acrylic shell assembly. It includes 14 sheets with detailed dimensions and tolerances for the top and bottom halves of the assembly, as well as orthographic views, section views, and notes. The drawings specify materials, finishes, and proprietary information notices.
The document contains technical drawings for metal fabrication parts. It includes four pages of drawings with detailed dimensions, tolerances, notes and title blocks for parts labeled SU-1 and SU-2. Page one for each part provides key side length dimensions. Page two details side holes. Page three lists bottom lengths and page four specifies bottom holes. Precision Metal Fabricators Inc is identified as the drawing author and proprietary owner of the technical information.
This document contains engineering drawings and specifications for various manufacturing jigs and fixtures. It includes detailed drawings showing dimensions for a cabinet jig consisting of blocks and bushings, a drawer jig with square and sliding parts, and a hardware fixture with a baseplate and locating pins. Item lists provide the names and quantities of parts for each assembly. The drawings provide important technical details for manufacturing these jigs and fixtures.
This document contains a technical drawing of a track cap with labeled parts including a chute, wiper blade, and cap track. The drawing specifies dimensions in inches and includes title block information such as a name, date, and proprietary confidentiality statement.
This document appears to be an engineering drawing containing dimensions, tolerances, and specifications for an "Upright" part made of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy including dimensions of 100, 94, 8.50, 110, 16, 180, 42, labels for various features, approval signatures, and revision details.
The document contains engineering drawings for a model airplane assembly including a stand with drawer base, model plane, and removable drawer. The drawings include views and details of each component showing dimensions and tolerances. Notes indicate the drawings are proprietary and confidential information for the unnamed company.
The document contains engineering drawings and specifications for the components of a retractable pen. It includes 8 pages detailing the individual parts including a cartridge, tip, case tip, case body, push cap, push, and spring. Each component is assigned a number and includes measurements and tolerances for manufacturing.
The document contains technical drawings and specifications for a Lightfoot Frame assembly. It includes dimensions, tolerances, materials, and notes indicating the drawings are proprietary and confidential information for a specific company. The drawings span 4 sheets showing views of the assembly at different scales with labeled dimensions and references.
The document contains engineering drawings and part specifications for an assembly consisting of 10 parts: a body, shaft, woodruff key, arm, 3 retainers and screws, a circle plate, 2 circle plate screws, and a handle. The drawings include exploded assembly views, individual part drawings, bills of materials listing each part, quantity, material, and other specifications.
The document is a set of engineering drawings from Precision Metal Fabricators Inc. detailing the design of a metal structure. It includes 7 pages showing dimensions, tolerances, materials, and individual components of the structure such as frames, connectors, brackets, support bars, and a wall/footer component. The drawings provide specifications for fabricating the parts to assemble the overall metal structure.
The document contains a technical drawing with multiple dimensions, views, notes, and specifications. It includes views, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and other annotations to fully describe a part or assembly. The proprietary drawing also contains watermarks and labels to identify the source and protect intellectual property.
The document is an engineering drawing for an iso-compressor consisting of 20 labeled parts. It includes three views of the assembly (sections A-A, C-C, and detail D) along with a bill of materials listing each part's description, manufacturer, and quantity. Dimensioned details are provided for sections B and C.
Double Bolted Clamp pipe Design-Drawing
this video helpfull for pipe Designers . in this drawing we was trying to show different types of pipe support Design Procedure using Solidwork
This slide show will demonstrate my CAD skills using Solidworks.
I excel in the key areas:
• Sheet Metal Designs
• Assembly Layout Sketching
• Design Table Configurations
• 2D & 3D Parametric Designs
• Top Down & Bottom Up Assembly Modeling
This document is an engineering drawing for a speed transmitter housed in an explosion proof enclosure. It includes details like dimensions, tolerances, materials, and a bill of materials listing the components. The drawing number is 6056996 003 and it is the property of Peaker Services Incorporated.
This document appears to be an engineering drawing containing specifications for a part. It includes dimensions, tolerances, notes and labels for features. Key details include dimensions ranging from 0.408 to 4 inches, a center opening, water outlet, base, and that the material is aluminum. The drawing is scaled 1:1 and contains title block information such as the date, name of designer, and proprietary markings.
The document is a mechanical engineering portfolio that includes projects and services from Angga Surya Anggana. It includes summaries and drawings of projects such as developing new equipment, renewing and localizing existing equipment, and reverse engineering equipment to create new drawings when the originals are unavailable. The portfolio showcases Angga's skills in areas like mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and working with vendors.
This document contains an assembly drawing for the Galactic Aztec Airframe rocket. It includes a parts list with item numbers, part descriptions, and quantities. The drawings provide detailed technical specifications and dimensions for 12 individual parts that make up the airframe assembly, including bulkheads, brackets, and panels.
This document contains a portfolio of technical drawings and 3D models created by Ryan Leon for personal use in job applications. The portfolio includes drawings for various mechanical parts including a ball joint set, bulge testing parts, button head grip configurations, a calibration load train assembly, a middle plate, and a furnace housing. The drawings provide dimensions, tolerances, notes, and other details needed for manufacturing the parts.
I. Engineering Drawings of Spherical Ended Frustum.PDFKurt Zeller
The document contains engineering drawings for a frustum component with multiple sections and views. It includes dimensions, tolerances, notes and title blocks across 6 pages. The drawings depict the individual parts that make up the frustum including top and bottom caps, as well as the overall assembly with labeled views and dimensions. Manufacturing and approval notes are included in title blocks on each page.
The document includes an exploded view diagram, bill of materials table, and multiple engineering drawings for an ejector assembly. The exploded view shows the 17 individual parts that make up the assembly and their positioning. The bill of materials lists each of the 17 parts with information like item number, part number, description, material, and quantity. The engineering drawings provide additional views and specifications for several of the individual parts that make up the ejector assembly.
The document contains engineering drawings and specifications for a bicycle wheel assembly. It lists the parts needed including wheel hub, tire rim, spokes, and nipples. The drawings show the wheel dimensions and tolerances as well as cross sections of the rim and spoke layout. Layer details are provided for the carbon fiber layup of the rim.
This document contains engineering drawings and part specifications for a conference robot. It includes 18 separate drawings showing details of individual parts like the frame, wheels, batteries, and mounts for the camera and screen. The document also provides a parts list detailing the 18 unique parts and their quantities needed to assemble the finished conference robot model. Dimensions are provided in inches and tolerances are specified for manufacturing the parts.
D. First Prototype Engineering Drawings, Pictures, and ImprovementsKurt Zeller
The document contains several technical drawings of components for a small cylindrical electromagnetic drive device, including:
1) Drawings of plates, screws, and rods for mounting a magnetron, dielectric, and movable plate inside the cylinder.
2) Drawings for a rod and guide fixtures to control the position of the movable plate.
3) Drawings for end plates to enclose the cylinder.
The document contains construction plans and details for proposed Type D and Type C housing blocks and an officers' club building at Orient Area. It includes layout plans, section details, foundation details, beam and roof details, and reinforcement details. Dimensions and specifications are provided for structural elements including walls, columns, beams, slabs, and staircases.
This document contains a drawing and bill of materials for a steam turbine part called BYRH-BPR. The drawing includes views A and B, and details C through F. The bill of materials lists 19 items, including actuators, screws, clamps, filters, and sensors. It specifies the manufacturer, quantity, and part number for each item.
The document is a bill of materials for a plastic claymore sword containing 19 items. It lists the part names, materials, quantities, and costs for each part totaling $42.12. The materials include various sizes of aluminum rods, pieces of PLA plastic for the blade and handle components, a PVC pipe for the grip, and adhesives for assembly.
The document provides a bill of materials and parts list for an assembly that includes 6 plastic parts. It lists each plastic part along with the materials used, quantities, and individual cost. The total cost of all parts is $117.17. It also notes that separate bills of materials are available for individual subassemblies and that adhesives, epoxies, solder, and electrical components are excluded from the costs.
The document contains technical drawings and specifications for a Lightfoot Frame assembly. It includes dimensions, tolerances, materials, and notes indicating the drawings are proprietary and confidential information for a specific company. The drawings span 4 sheets showing views of the assembly at different scales with labeled dimensions and references.
The document contains engineering drawings and part specifications for an assembly consisting of 10 parts: a body, shaft, woodruff key, arm, 3 retainers and screws, a circle plate, 2 circle plate screws, and a handle. The drawings include exploded assembly views, individual part drawings, bills of materials listing each part, quantity, material, and other specifications.
The document is a set of engineering drawings from Precision Metal Fabricators Inc. detailing the design of a metal structure. It includes 7 pages showing dimensions, tolerances, materials, and individual components of the structure such as frames, connectors, brackets, support bars, and a wall/footer component. The drawings provide specifications for fabricating the parts to assemble the overall metal structure.
The document contains a technical drawing with multiple dimensions, views, notes, and specifications. It includes views, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and other annotations to fully describe a part or assembly. The proprietary drawing also contains watermarks and labels to identify the source and protect intellectual property.
The document is an engineering drawing for an iso-compressor consisting of 20 labeled parts. It includes three views of the assembly (sections A-A, C-C, and detail D) along with a bill of materials listing each part's description, manufacturer, and quantity. Dimensioned details are provided for sections B and C.
Double Bolted Clamp pipe Design-Drawing
this video helpfull for pipe Designers . in this drawing we was trying to show different types of pipe support Design Procedure using Solidwork
This slide show will demonstrate my CAD skills using Solidworks.
I excel in the key areas:
• Sheet Metal Designs
• Assembly Layout Sketching
• Design Table Configurations
• 2D & 3D Parametric Designs
• Top Down & Bottom Up Assembly Modeling
This document is an engineering drawing for a speed transmitter housed in an explosion proof enclosure. It includes details like dimensions, tolerances, materials, and a bill of materials listing the components. The drawing number is 6056996 003 and it is the property of Peaker Services Incorporated.
This document appears to be an engineering drawing containing specifications for a part. It includes dimensions, tolerances, notes and labels for features. Key details include dimensions ranging from 0.408 to 4 inches, a center opening, water outlet, base, and that the material is aluminum. The drawing is scaled 1:1 and contains title block information such as the date, name of designer, and proprietary markings.
The document is a mechanical engineering portfolio that includes projects and services from Angga Surya Anggana. It includes summaries and drawings of projects such as developing new equipment, renewing and localizing existing equipment, and reverse engineering equipment to create new drawings when the originals are unavailable. The portfolio showcases Angga's skills in areas like mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and working with vendors.
This document contains an assembly drawing for the Galactic Aztec Airframe rocket. It includes a parts list with item numbers, part descriptions, and quantities. The drawings provide detailed technical specifications and dimensions for 12 individual parts that make up the airframe assembly, including bulkheads, brackets, and panels.
This document contains a portfolio of technical drawings and 3D models created by Ryan Leon for personal use in job applications. The portfolio includes drawings for various mechanical parts including a ball joint set, bulge testing parts, button head grip configurations, a calibration load train assembly, a middle plate, and a furnace housing. The drawings provide dimensions, tolerances, notes, and other details needed for manufacturing the parts.
I. Engineering Drawings of Spherical Ended Frustum.PDFKurt Zeller
The document contains engineering drawings for a frustum component with multiple sections and views. It includes dimensions, tolerances, notes and title blocks across 6 pages. The drawings depict the individual parts that make up the frustum including top and bottom caps, as well as the overall assembly with labeled views and dimensions. Manufacturing and approval notes are included in title blocks on each page.
The document includes an exploded view diagram, bill of materials table, and multiple engineering drawings for an ejector assembly. The exploded view shows the 17 individual parts that make up the assembly and their positioning. The bill of materials lists each of the 17 parts with information like item number, part number, description, material, and quantity. The engineering drawings provide additional views and specifications for several of the individual parts that make up the ejector assembly.
The document contains engineering drawings and specifications for a bicycle wheel assembly. It lists the parts needed including wheel hub, tire rim, spokes, and nipples. The drawings show the wheel dimensions and tolerances as well as cross sections of the rim and spoke layout. Layer details are provided for the carbon fiber layup of the rim.
This document contains engineering drawings and part specifications for a conference robot. It includes 18 separate drawings showing details of individual parts like the frame, wheels, batteries, and mounts for the camera and screen. The document also provides a parts list detailing the 18 unique parts and their quantities needed to assemble the finished conference robot model. Dimensions are provided in inches and tolerances are specified for manufacturing the parts.
D. First Prototype Engineering Drawings, Pictures, and ImprovementsKurt Zeller
The document contains several technical drawings of components for a small cylindrical electromagnetic drive device, including:
1) Drawings of plates, screws, and rods for mounting a magnetron, dielectric, and movable plate inside the cylinder.
2) Drawings for a rod and guide fixtures to control the position of the movable plate.
3) Drawings for end plates to enclose the cylinder.
The document contains construction plans and details for proposed Type D and Type C housing blocks and an officers' club building at Orient Area. It includes layout plans, section details, foundation details, beam and roof details, and reinforcement details. Dimensions and specifications are provided for structural elements including walls, columns, beams, slabs, and staircases.
This document contains a drawing and bill of materials for a steam turbine part called BYRH-BPR. The drawing includes views A and B, and details C through F. The bill of materials lists 19 items, including actuators, screws, clamps, filters, and sensors. It specifies the manufacturer, quantity, and part number for each item.
The document is a bill of materials for a plastic claymore sword containing 19 items. It lists the part names, materials, quantities, and costs for each part totaling $42.12. The materials include various sizes of aluminum rods, pieces of PLA plastic for the blade and handle components, a PVC pipe for the grip, and adhesives for assembly.
The document provides a bill of materials and parts list for an assembly that includes 6 plastic parts. It lists each plastic part along with the materials used, quantities, and individual cost. The total cost of all parts is $117.17. It also notes that separate bills of materials are available for individual subassemblies and that adhesives, epoxies, solder, and electrical components are excluded from the costs.
This document contains a parts list and assembly drawing for a twin bed frame. It lists 10 items needed to build the frame including a mattress, wood boards, brackets, screws, and an Ikea shelf. The total cost of all parts is $91.19. The drawing shows how each numbered part fits together to form the bed frame assembly.
The document contains technical drawings for the design and manufacture of a chair. It includes 8 sheets with details of the table top, table bottom, upper and lower legs, linkages, and hardware. The drawings were created by the MEC 441 design group consisting of Christopher Cho, Brianna D'Adamo, Cade Dong, and Brandon Ye. Dimensions and tolerances are provided to specifications for the chair components.
A ready-to-eat warm dessert is proposed that uses a Keurig K-Cup Home Brewer. The dessert consists of a frozen component packaged with a powdered component in a K-Cup-sized compartment. Inserting the K-Cup compartment into the Keurig injects hot water, melting the powder into a sauce that combines with the frozen portion. The single-use packaging contains all ingredients and provides a disposable eating vessel.
This document outlines the design of a heat exchanger system for a fireplace. The objective is to recover heat from the fireplace that would otherwise be lost up the chimney. The design involves running copper pipes around the back of the fireplace through which water will circulate. Calculations are shown to determine the heat transfer and optimize the design to heat the water to 180°F. The total cost of materials is estimated to be $3,400, and the system is expected to last 50 years if installed properly.
Introduction- e - waste – definition - sources of e-waste– hazardous substances in e-waste - effects of e-waste on environment and human health- need for e-waste management– e-waste handling rules - waste minimization techniques for managing e-waste – recycling of e-waste - disposal treatment methods of e- waste – mechanism of extraction of precious metal from leaching solution-global Scenario of E-waste – E-waste in India- case studies.
Redefining brain tumor segmentation: a cutting-edge convolutional neural netw...IJECEIAES
Medical image analysis has witnessed significant advancements with deep learning techniques. In the domain of brain tumor segmentation, the ability to
precisely delineate tumor boundaries from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
scans holds profound implications for diagnosis. This study presents an ensemble convolutional neural network (CNN) with transfer learning, integrating
the state-of-the-art Deeplabv3+ architecture with the ResNet18 backbone. The
model is rigorously trained and evaluated, exhibiting remarkable performance
metrics, including an impressive global accuracy of 99.286%, a high-class accuracy of 82.191%, a mean intersection over union (IoU) of 79.900%, a weighted
IoU of 98.620%, and a Boundary F1 (BF) score of 83.303%. Notably, a detailed comparative analysis with existing methods showcases the superiority of
our proposed model. These findings underscore the model’s competence in precise brain tumor localization, underscoring its potential to revolutionize medical
image analysis and enhance healthcare outcomes. This research paves the way
for future exploration and optimization of advanced CNN models in medical
imaging, emphasizing addressing false positives and resource efficiency.
Applications of artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering.pdfAtif Razi
Historically, mechanical engineering has relied heavily on human expertise and empirical methods to solve complex problems. With the introduction of computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA), the field took its first steps towards digitization. These tools allowed engineers to simulate and analyze mechanical systems with greater accuracy and efficiency. However, the sheer volume of data generated by modern engineering systems and the increasing complexity of these systems have necessitated more advanced analytical tools, paving the way for AI.
AI offers the capability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions with a level of speed and accuracy unattainable by traditional methods. This has profound implications for mechanical engineering, enabling more efficient design processes, predictive maintenance strategies, and optimized manufacturing operations. AI-driven tools can learn from historical data, adapt to new information, and continuously improve their performance, making them invaluable in tackling the multifaceted challenges of modern mechanical engineering.
An improved modulation technique suitable for a three level flying capacitor ...IJECEIAES
This research paper introduces an innovative modulation technique for controlling a 3-level flying capacitor multilevel inverter (FCMLI), aiming to streamline the modulation process in contrast to conventional methods. The proposed
simplified modulation technique paves the way for more straightforward and
efficient control of multilevel inverters, enabling their widespread adoption and
integration into modern power electronic systems. Through the amalgamation of
sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) with a high-frequency square wave
pulse, this controlling technique attains energy equilibrium across the coupling
capacitor. The modulation scheme incorporates a simplified switching pattern
and a decreased count of voltage references, thereby simplifying the control
algorithm.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
Software Engineering and Project Management - Introduction, Modeling Concepts...Prakhyath Rai
Introduction, Modeling Concepts and Class Modeling: What is Object orientation? What is OO development? OO Themes; Evidence for usefulness of OO development; OO modeling history. Modeling
as Design technique: Modeling, abstraction, The Three models. Class Modeling: Object and Class Concept, Link and associations concepts, Generalization and Inheritance, A sample class model, Navigation of class models, and UML diagrams
Building the Analysis Models: Requirement Analysis, Analysis Model Approaches, Data modeling Concepts, Object Oriented Analysis, Scenario-Based Modeling, Flow-Oriented Modeling, class Based Modeling, Creating a Behavioral Model.
Rainfall intensity duration frequency curve statistical analysis and modeling...bijceesjournal
Using data from 41 years in Patna’ India’ the study’s goal is to analyze the trends of how often it rains on a weekly, seasonal, and annual basis (1981−2020). First, utilizing the intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curve and the relationship by statistically analyzing rainfall’ the historical rainfall data set for Patna’ India’ during a 41 year period (1981−2020), was evaluated for its quality. Changes in the hydrologic cycle as a result of increased greenhouse gas emissions are expected to induce variations in the intensity, length, and frequency of precipitation events. One strategy to lessen vulnerability is to quantify probable changes and adapt to them. Techniques such as log-normal, normal, and Gumbel are used (EV-I). Distributions were created with durations of 1, 2, 3, 6, and 24 h and return times of 2, 5, 10, 25, and 100 years. There were also mathematical correlations discovered between rainfall and recurrence interval.
Findings: Based on findings, the Gumbel approach produced the highest intensity values, whereas the other approaches produced values that were close to each other. The data indicates that 461.9 mm of rain fell during the monsoon season’s 301st week. However, it was found that the 29th week had the greatest average rainfall, 92.6 mm. With 952.6 mm on average, the monsoon season saw the highest rainfall. Calculations revealed that the yearly rainfall averaged 1171.1 mm. Using Weibull’s method, the study was subsequently expanded to examine rainfall distribution at different recurrence intervals of 2, 5, 10, and 25 years. Rainfall and recurrence interval mathematical correlations were also developed. Further regression analysis revealed that short wave irrigation, wind direction, wind speed, pressure, relative humidity, and temperature all had a substantial influence on rainfall.
Originality and value: The results of the rainfall IDF curves can provide useful information to policymakers in making appropriate decisions in managing and minimizing floods in the study area.
artificial intelligence and data science contents.pptxGauravCar
What is artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence is the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks that are commonly associated with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such as the ability to reason.
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cnn.pptx Convolutional neural network used for image classication
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8 OUTER CONNECTOR 3 3D PRINTED PLA, 0.450" LONG 2
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Egg Carriage
Design and Engineering
Analysis Report
Christopher Cho
November 20, 2014
FirstBuild – Icebox Challenge
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FirstBuild
Icebox Challenge
Applicant: Christopher Cho
Design Submission: Magnetic Egg Carriage
Date of Submission: November 20, 2014
Content: Design and Engineering Analysis Report
Requirements
Designs must be able to be printed in a MakerBot Replicator (5th generation). The build
volume of the printer is 9.9L x 7.8W x 5.9H in
Guidelines
Ideas could range from purely 3D printed pieces to battery operated electromechanical
devices
Designs/solutions should serve their function inside of the refrigerator
We encourage entries also be submitted to the Thingiverse site with the tag
#IceboxChallenge for a chance to be featured on their site.
Deliverable Views
Front View
Side View
Top View
Optional Additional View (3x)
Additional Deliverables
A CAD file must be submitted, preferably STL.
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Design Considerations
Function
The Egg Carriage is a carton-like tray that hangs under a shelf on the refrigerator door.
The tray is attached to a dock via linkages and magnets; the dock itself is secured to the shelf
above via rigid arms. Utilization is simple and intuitive:
In the “Away” position, the tray is magnetically secured directly under the dock, which, by
design, is neatly placed under the shelf. This placement allows storage and protection for the
eggs.
In the “Forward” position, the linkages swing out and the tray is magnetically secured to the
forward set of magnets. In this position, the tray presents itself for use.
Image 1: Away Position Image 2: Forward Position
Image 3: Away Position Image 4: Forward Position
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Image 6: Forward Position
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Image 5: Away Position
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Fabrication
All the components of the Egg Carriage can be fabricated via 3D printer save the
neodymium magnets. These essential magnets cannot be fabricated in the same manner and
must be purchased from a third-party. Though not included, some of the components, such as
the hanging arm-hooks on the dock, may need support material to create.
It may be important to mention that this may require a minimum of 3 separate print runs, as
the dock and tray will likely require separate print runs. However, the final print run can
likely fabricate the remaining loose components (linkages/connectors) in one go.
Attached as well are CAD drawings in the case that injection molding or CNC machining is
preferred.
Design Justification
The intent of this design was to target and eliminate the large footprint of egg storage.
Given their fragile nature, the simplest way for refrigerator manufacturers to ensure security
was to dedicate an area specifically for eggs. Sadly, this usually resulted in a siphoned off and
dedicated “egg-only” zone that took up quite a bit of surface area. I saw this as a challenge to
get these eggs out of the way while still maintaining their integrity.
The result of my efforts was the Egg Carriage that you can visualize using the attached
models and drawings. I kept the tried-and-true egg carton design, but targeted the location
instead. The Egg Carriage allows a refrigerator owner to simply hang their eggs off of a shelf
on their refrigerator door and recover all the lost space that was once a dedicated “egg-only”
zone.
This concept may seem daunting at first; why would one risk such fragile cargo with a
dynamic container that hangs? After much design iteration, I was able to develop a secure
method to keep the eggs intact, but still easily accessible. The strength of neodymium
magnets has been undervalued and underused for quite some time, and I feel that their
incorporation here allows for a strong, yet aesthetically pleasing design. Their hidden
adhesive strength removes the need for awkwardly placed securing mechanisms like locks or
latches.
The question then remains of whether or not the structural integrity of the material can
withstand its own weight with cargo. These issues are addressed below in the Weight and
Stress Analysis portion of this report.
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Cost Analysis
The total build volume of all the components that need to be 3D printed is 544.22 cm3, or
33.207 in3. Utilizing Makerbot’s proprietary PLA white filament at $48.00 per 0.9 kilograms,
the cost of the prints can be approximated (excludes support material).
Total Build Volume 544.23 cm3 (33.207 in3)
3D Printed PLA Filament Density[1] 1.25 g/cm3 (0.045 lbs/in3)
Filament Cost[2] $48/0.9 kg ($48/1.984 lbs)
Neodymium Magnet Cost[3] $0.34
Quantity of Magnets 8
Table 1: Cost Analysis of Components
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Note: Cost does not include shipping and other acquisition expenses.
Potential Improvements
Over the development of this idea, there were many improvements that could have been
made, many of which were stifled by cost or design size criteria. The simplest way to upgrade
the design would be to utilize an adhesive (i.e. command strips, Velcro strips, etc.) that would
adhere the bottom of the shelf to the top of the dock. This would negate the deflection in the
rigid arms and really solidify the unit to the door of the refrigerator. Unfortunately, this would
remove the possibility of sliding the Egg Carriage back and forth to dynamically adjust space
on demand.
The most glaring detail of this design is the capacity for only 10 eggs, rather than the standard
dozen. Due to the static sizes of most eggs, it was not possible to create a tray of this design
that held the remaining two without exceeding the length restriction (9.9 inches) of this
challenge. However, part of the design intent was to include the potential for unbridled
expandability along that length if one were to have access to a 3D printer with a larger
workable area.
One of the unofficial challenge guidelines was to make it fit my refrigerator. However, for
consumer product design, there is no such concept. That is where modularity and universality
come into play. The rigid arms that hang on to the Egg Carriage are a static height that allows
the Egg Carriage to be placed neatly underneath the shelf. However, with telescoping arms
and a locking mechanism, one could have a dynamic length that can be adjusted for any
consumer’s refrigerator.
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Another possible, but minor, improvement would be to increase the size of the magnets.
Neodymium magnets are strong, but their pull-force is still proportionate to their size; a larger
diameter or thickness would allow for a better factor of safety. Because neodymium magnets
are graded, with the utilized N42 being of a lower end, a higher grade magnet will also yield a
larger pull-force.
My final suggestion for design improvements would be full incorporation onto a refrigerator
door. This means that the docking system is molded with the rest of the door at the
manufacturing stage for a flush, clean design; the tray would simply click onto the door itself.
The elimination of the hanging arms will allow a skeptical consumer to accept the “my eggs
are simply dangling there?” concept with much more relief. This static design does come with
downsides in terms of mobility, but a huge boost in rigidity and aesthetic.
At $39 per unit, this design is a little more on the pricy side. To allow it to be a little
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more economical, some compromises can be made regarding material and design.
Seeing as the material is 93% of the cost, one can definitely make changes to where the
filament is supplied. However, the MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation) is only designed to
spool proprietary filament without modifications. When comparing with prices from third
party suppliers, filament at 40-60% of the original cost will directly correlate with 40-60%
reduced cost when fabricating the Egg Carriage. For a volumetrically large print such as this,
it may be cost effective to make modifications for the MakerBot to accept non-proprietary
filament, or print on a less restrictive machine.
The other option to reduce overall cost is to cut corners on the design itself. Optimization of
material usage will trade structural rigidity for price, however, that degree of optimization
extends beyond the scope of this report.
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Weight Analysis
Name Quantity Volume (cm3, in3) Material Weight (g, lbs)
Tra y 1 242.26 (14.78) ABS P lastic 302.83 (0 .66763)
Dock 1 297.93 (18.18) ABS Plastic 372.41 (0.82102)
Linkage 1 2 2.045 (0.125) ABS Plastic 2.556 (0.00564)
Linkage 2 2 1.643 (0.100) ABS Plastic 2.054 (0.00453)
Outer Connector 1 2 0.049 (0.003) ABS Plastic 0.061 (0.00013)
Outer Connector 2 2 0.043 (0.003) ABS Plastic 0.054 (0.00012)
Outer Connector 3 2 0.075 (0.005) ABS Plastic 0.094 (0.00021)
Outer Connector 4 2 0.107 (0.007) ABS Plastic 0.134 (0.00030)
Inner Connector 1 2 0.035 (0.002) ABS Plastic 0.044 (0.00010)
Inner Connector 2 2 0.032 (0.002) ABS Plastic 0.040 (0.00009)
Neodymium Magnet 8 0.101 (0.006) NdFeB 0.752 (0.00166)
Eggs 10 - - 1380.00 (3.04200)
Total with Eggs - - - 2061.03 (4.5421)
Total without Eggs - 544.32 (33.216) - 681.03 (1.5014)
Table 2: Bill of Materials; refer to separate Parts List for component representation
Average Weight of Extra Large Egg[4] 63 ~ 69 g (0.139 ~ 0.152 lbs)
Maximum Egg Capacity 10 eggs
Factor of Safety 2
Table 3: Weight Analysis of Eggs
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Average Volume of Neodymium Magnets 0.101 cm3 (0.006 in3)
Density of Neodymium Magnets[5] 7.45 g/cm3 (0.269 lbs/in3)
Number of Magnets in Tray 4 pieces
Factor of Safety 2
Table 4: Weight Analysis of Magnets
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Volume of Tray 242.26 cm3 (14.78 in3)
Volume of Linkages 7.38 cm3 (0.44 in3)
Volume of Connectors 0.682 cm3 (0.044 in3)
3D Printed PLA Filament Density[1] 1.25 g/cm3 (0.045 lbs/in3)
3D Printed ABS Filament Density[1] 1.04 g/cm3 (0.038 lbs/in3)
Factor of Safety 2
Table 5: Weight Analysis of 3D Printed Components
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Design Strength 2011.83 g (4.435 lbs)
Magnetic Pull Force[6]:
- Magnet to Magnet Contact
- Grade N42 Neodymium
- 0.250” Diameter
- 0.125” Thickness
1043.26 g (2.30 lbs)
Magnet Count 4 pieces
Table 6: Pull-Force Analysis of Magnets
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Conclusion
Based on the calculations above, the combined pull force of the Neodymium magnets
(9.2 pounds) far exceeds the weight of the tray, linkages, connectors, as well as a maximum
capacity of eggs combined (4.435 pounds), inclusive of the factor of safety. With these
calculations, this choice of magnets allows a safety factor of 4. If a factor of safety higher
than this is desired, a higher grade of Neodymium magnets may be considered, as well as an
increase in the size of the magnets used. It is also possible to further maximize the factor of
safety by optimizing the conservancy of material when printing the tray.
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Stress Analysis
Connectors
The bulk of the forces that will be applied to the egg tray itself will be the downward
forces of gravity. Based on the rigidity and tighter tolerances in the axial direction of the
connectors, it can be assumed that the forces axial to the connectors can be neglected. When
in changing state between forward and backward positioning, the majority of the stress will lie
with the connectors that hold the linkages together, and hold the linkages to the tray and dock.
Due to the symmetrical nature of the connector, the stress can be modeled as unidirectional in
the transverse direction.
Image 7: 20 lbf of transverse load on Outer Connector 4
Image 8: 20 lbf of transverse load on Outer Connector 2
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The deformation analyses were performed on the Outer Connector 4 and Outer Connector
2 components because they were the longest and shortest in length, respectively. This
characteristic, combined with the consistent diameters across all the connectors, allows us to
visualize the range of maximum deformations for different lengths of connectors. Not only
are the simulated deformations on the magnitude of 1/1000th of an inch, but these are also
conservative estimates.
In practical application, some of these connectors would be reinforced by their
complementing Inner Connector components. These solid Inner Connectors would be
inserted into the recess of the Outer Connectors, effectively creating a solid cylinder. The
bending moment for a solid cylinder is much higher than that of a hollow cylinder, greatly
increasing their ability to withstand deformation. Utilizing a 20 pound-force load was quite
safe as well, considering the maximum weight of a full egg tray was calculated to be 3.721
pounds. Even if one were to accidentally bump or mishandle the egg carriage during use, the
magnets and tight tolerance of the linkage/connectors would keep the cargo intact, while the
strength of the connectors would not allow the rigidity of the system to collapse.
Analysis of the linkages themselves was deemed unnecessary, as their presence merely
represents a guide for the motions of the tray. The forces exerted on the system that maintains
the tray preside mainly with the connectors’ rigidity and the pull-force of the neodymium
magnets.
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Arms
One of the design intents was to eliminate the need for an excessive footprint to store
eggs. Given their fragile nature, a secure environment must be enforced. As the entire
structure is hanging off of the shelf’s “fence”, the arms that secure the unit must be able to
withstand the maximum weight of the egg carriage with a factor of safety.
Image 9: Displacement from 20 lbf of downwards-facing load on the Tray
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Image 10: Displacement from a 20 lbf of downwards-facing load on the Tray (view from other side)
Given that the weight of a full capacity Egg Carriage is projected to be 4.542 pounds, the
arms must be able to withstand that force with minimal deflection. Given the positioning of
the carriage, it is unlikely that any kind of accidental bumping or knocking will apply a
downwards force on the carriage itself; it is more likely for the hooks themselves to absorb
any such impacts. Thus, only the weight of the tray and its cargo was considered as
contributing factors in this simulation.
As seen in the displacement results from an applied 20 pound force (safety factor of 5), the
front and back of the arms receive minimal change in position, with the blue to light blue
color labels signifying a ranging displacement from 4.000 x 10-32 in to 0.200 in, respectively.
The displacements near the back of the unit are larger, but an expected phenomenon due to the
nature of the carriage’s shape. Potential solutions to resolve this minor issue was presented
previously under Design Considerations, Potential Improvements.
In the realm of permanent deformation or potential fracture, the theoretical maximum
deformation can be calculated.
Uniform gravitational force over the area can be summed into one
resultant vector at the center of gravity. The moment is uniform
along the beam in question because the distance from the force
vector and then centroid of the beam is constant.
Image 11: Force Vector Diagram
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Image 12: Dimensions of Cross Section and Center of Gravity (inches) Image 13: Dimension to Pivot Point (inches)
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Elastic Modulus of 3D Printed PLA[7] 3368 MPa (488487 psi)
Applied Force 20 lbs (9071.85 g)
Distance to Center of Gravity 2 in (50.80 mm)
Length of Assumed Cantilever 4 in (101.60 mm)
Cross-Sectional Base 0.375 in (9.53 mm)
Cross-Sectional Height 0.375 in (9.53 mm)
Table 7: Stress Analysis of “Cantilever” Arms
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The max deflection of the hanging arm will be almost 1/10th of an inch at the point where the
arm meets the main body of the dock. However, this is for an extremely conservative 20
pound force analysis. Given that these equations are linear, the max weight of the entire
assembly is a little less than 5 pounds, so the practical maximum deflection at that point will be
a quarter of this value, or 0.025 inches.
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From the simulated stress image below, the stress is maximum near the point previously
calculated, but is limited to only 2906 psi and at no risk of fracture due to the material’s high
rigidity[8].
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Image 14: Stress from 20 lbf of downwards-facing load on the Tray
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References
[1]http://www.toybuilderlabs.com/blogs/news/13053117-filament-volume-and-length
[2]http://store.makerbot.com/pla-filament#rep-truewhite
[3]http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D42E
[4]http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-
fact-sheets/egg-products-preparation/shell-eggs-from-farm-to-table/#17
[5]https://www.kjmagnetics.com/specs.asp
[6]https://www.kjmagnetics.com/calculator.asp
[7]https://www.academia.edu/6209168/Mechanical_properties_of_components_fabricated_with
_open-source_3-D_printers_under_realistic_environmental_conditions
[8]http://bme.ucdavis.edu/team/equipment/3d-printer-comparison/