Pedal Operated Washing Machine :-
Pedal Powered Washing Machine :-
It is type of washing machine in which the machine is operated through the pedals with the help of human power.
This document provides information about a pedal powered washing machine project completed by a group of mechanical engineering students. It includes sections on the introduction, history of washing machines, types of washing machines, working principles, and a description of their pedal powered washing machine design project. The group designed a washing machine that uses human power from pedaling rather than electricity to operate, with the goal of providing an environmentally friendly option.
Project report design and analysis of automatic manually operated ecoShivam Shukla
This document is a project report submitted by Divyanshu Shukla to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering. The report details the design and analysis of a manually operated, eco-friendly road cleaner. It includes chapters on the introduction, literature review, design of the road cleaner including 3D modeling and component selection, fabrication techniques, working and analysis. The aim of the project was to develop an alternative to conventional road cleaning machines that are costly and use fuels that cause pollution. The designed machine uses human power and locally available, low-cost materials to provide a more sustainable and economical option for road cleaning.
A synopysis report on pedal operated washing machineRakesh kumar
This document provides a synopsis of a pedal-powered washing machine designed for rural areas without reliable electricity. It has a simple design using inexpensive, readily available parts like iron rods, a cycle seat, and sprocket. The pedaling motion is transferred via a chain to rotate a drum containing clothes and water, providing agitation to clean clothes without electricity. It aims to make washing more affordable and accessible for the 70% of the Indian population living in poverty who cannot afford or access traditional electric washing machines. The experimental setup uses welding to connect iron rods forming the chassis connected to a sprocket, chain, and rotating shaft linked to a cylindrical drum for washing. The estimated cost is 15,000-20,000 rupe
The document describes the design and fabrication of a pedal-powered washing machine as an alternative to electric washing machines. It discusses various theoretical and design aspects of washing machines. Several prototypes of human-powered washing machines are presented, including designs based on a bicycle mechanism, a vertical axis agitator, a seating facility, and a retrofitted electric washing machine. The goal is to develop an efficient and affordable washing machine that does not require electricity.
This document describes the design and fabrication of a pedal-operated flour mill. It begins with introducing the aims, scope and objectives of the project, which are to design a flour mill that operates without electricity, is eco-friendly, easy to use, and can be used as an alternative when power is out. It then provides background on flour mills and discusses different types of mills throughout history. The design considerations and calculations section covers sizing the pedal power input, and designing the gear systems between the pedals and mill using sprockets and pulleys to achieve the necessary torque and rpm to grind grain into flour.
Design and Construction of A Can Crusher MachineAsilul Kamal
1) The document describes the design and construction of a can crusher machine by a student at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology.
2) The objectives of the project were to study different can crusher machines, familiarize with the parts, and construct a machine to better recycle cans.
3) The design is based on a slide crank mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion through a connecting rod and ram to dynamically crush cans.
Report of design and development of multi purpose mechanical machine Jitendra Jha
This document describes a project report submitted by four students for their Bachelor of Engineering degree. It outlines the design, development and fabrication of a multi-purpose mechanical machine capable of drilling, cutting and shaping. The machine uses a Whitworth quick return mechanism powered by an electric motor to perform multiple operations simultaneously. It is a compact and low-cost machine that could be useful for industrial and domestic applications.
This document provides information about a pedal powered washing machine project completed by a group of mechanical engineering students. It includes sections on the introduction, history of washing machines, types of washing machines, working principles, and a description of their pedal powered washing machine design project. The group designed a washing machine that uses human power from pedaling rather than electricity to operate, with the goal of providing an environmentally friendly option.
Project report design and analysis of automatic manually operated ecoShivam Shukla
This document is a project report submitted by Divyanshu Shukla to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering. The report details the design and analysis of a manually operated, eco-friendly road cleaner. It includes chapters on the introduction, literature review, design of the road cleaner including 3D modeling and component selection, fabrication techniques, working and analysis. The aim of the project was to develop an alternative to conventional road cleaning machines that are costly and use fuels that cause pollution. The designed machine uses human power and locally available, low-cost materials to provide a more sustainable and economical option for road cleaning.
A synopysis report on pedal operated washing machineRakesh kumar
This document provides a synopsis of a pedal-powered washing machine designed for rural areas without reliable electricity. It has a simple design using inexpensive, readily available parts like iron rods, a cycle seat, and sprocket. The pedaling motion is transferred via a chain to rotate a drum containing clothes and water, providing agitation to clean clothes without electricity. It aims to make washing more affordable and accessible for the 70% of the Indian population living in poverty who cannot afford or access traditional electric washing machines. The experimental setup uses welding to connect iron rods forming the chassis connected to a sprocket, chain, and rotating shaft linked to a cylindrical drum for washing. The estimated cost is 15,000-20,000 rupe
The document describes the design and fabrication of a pedal-powered washing machine as an alternative to electric washing machines. It discusses various theoretical and design aspects of washing machines. Several prototypes of human-powered washing machines are presented, including designs based on a bicycle mechanism, a vertical axis agitator, a seating facility, and a retrofitted electric washing machine. The goal is to develop an efficient and affordable washing machine that does not require electricity.
This document describes the design and fabrication of a pedal-operated flour mill. It begins with introducing the aims, scope and objectives of the project, which are to design a flour mill that operates without electricity, is eco-friendly, easy to use, and can be used as an alternative when power is out. It then provides background on flour mills and discusses different types of mills throughout history. The design considerations and calculations section covers sizing the pedal power input, and designing the gear systems between the pedals and mill using sprockets and pulleys to achieve the necessary torque and rpm to grind grain into flour.
Design and Construction of A Can Crusher MachineAsilul Kamal
1) The document describes the design and construction of a can crusher machine by a student at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology.
2) The objectives of the project were to study different can crusher machines, familiarize with the parts, and construct a machine to better recycle cans.
3) The design is based on a slide crank mechanism that converts rotational motion to linear motion through a connecting rod and ram to dynamically crush cans.
Report of design and development of multi purpose mechanical machine Jitendra Jha
This document describes a project report submitted by four students for their Bachelor of Engineering degree. It outlines the design, development and fabrication of a multi-purpose mechanical machine capable of drilling, cutting and shaping. The machine uses a Whitworth quick return mechanism powered by an electric motor to perform multiple operations simultaneously. It is a compact and low-cost machine that could be useful for industrial and domestic applications.
The document describes the design and fabrication of an eco-friendly manual road cleaning machine. It aims to provide an alternative to conventional powered machines that are more costly and use fuels. The proposed design uses locally available materials at low cost and can be easily fabricated and operated. It utilizes human power through pedaling and gear mechanisms to drive brushes that sweep the road surface into a collection chamber. The manual design allows for cleaning to be done with minimal costs, human effort, and time compared to other machines. It provides an effective yet economical solution for regular cleaning of places like roads, stations, and public areas.
Project Report on flexible drill machineomkarmohol99
The document describes the experimental setup of a flexible drill machine project. Key components include:
- A scissor jack mechanism powered by a DC motor and lead screw to provide vertical adjustment.
- Aluminum plates used to connect the base and lifting parts of the scissor jack.
- A sliding mechanism placed on the scissor jack, with a drill bit mounted on a slider that can be moved horizontally using another lead screw and motor.
- The system allows the drill bit to be positioned both vertically and horizontally, enabling drilling in difficult locations and orientations.
This document summarizes a gearless power transmission system. It discusses the need for gearless transmission to increase transmission efficiency. The gearless system uses bent links and sliders to transmit power between shafts at 90 degree angles without using gears. It has applications in tower clocks, drilling machines, and other applications where power needs to be transmitted at various angles. The gearless system has advantages over geared systems in cost, simplicity, and ability to transmit power at any angle. However, it is limited to lower torque applications compared to geared systems. Overall, the document presents the working, applications, advantages and limitations of a gearless transmission system.
This Presentation Describes the Base Study about different Mechanical Drives and their selection parameters to use in Industry. it will also clear the idea behind selecting the mechanical drives only instead of going for other types of drives.
Presentation of aesthetic and ergonomic in design of any productFaleSh ShaRma
This document discusses the importance of aesthetic and ergonomic considerations in product design. It provides examples of how ergonomics studies the relationship between humans and their work environments, focusing on areas like anatomy, anthropometry, and human-machine interaction. Aesthetics involves how a product appeals to human senses like sight and touch. The document emphasizes that aesthetic and ergonomic factors must be balanced in design to ensure usability, functionality, and attractiveness. It then applies these concepts to examples like bicycle and helmet design, noting how adjustable components and pleasing aesthetics can improve user experience and marketability.
P=250 kW
N1=300 rpm
D1=1.2 m
θ=π rad
β=22.5°
d=50 mm
m=1.3 kg/m
Pmax=2.2 kN
μ=0.3
Overhang=0.5 m
Shear stress=40 MPa
The document discusses various types of belt and rope drives used to transmit power between rotating shafts. It describes different belt materials, types of belts, components of belt drives, factors affecting power transmission, and applications. It also covers rope drives, materials used for ropes, advantages and disadvantages of rope drives, and considerations in selecting wire ropes
The document provides details about the design of a screw jack. It includes an introduction that discusses the background and history of screw jacks. It then outlines the objectives, scope, limitations and methodology of the screw jack design project. The document is divided into multiple chapters that cover literature reviews, detailed design and analysis of the screw jack parts, results and discussion, conclusions, and part/assembly drawings. The design aims to develop a screw jack that can lift a maximum load of 1.65 tons and optimize the existing design by replacing the hand lifter with a pedal lever to reduce energy usage.
Design and fabrication of stair climber trolleySunilKr94
The document describes the design and fabrication of a stair climbing trolley. It discusses the use of tri-star wheels, which enable the trolley to climb stairs through a gearing system that allows two wheels to roll on flat ground while the third wheel vaults over obstacles. The document outlines the material selection and fabrication process for the trolley body and tri-star wheel components.
The multipurpose machine that is ‘exercise bicycle’ which was basically used for exercising purpose has been modified for grinding. Source of power utilized for above purpose is pedal power. the process is relatively simple, small parts of the object is small grinder, using electric drive is not conducive to energy saving. according to the above technical solution, the operator holds the part to be machined, sit on the seat cushion, two feet on the foot pedal handle and rotate the handle, the handle foot drive shaft rotates, the first drive shaft on which two sprocket rotation, the second sprocket
Helical gears are cylindrical gears whose teeth are angled and appear as a segment of a helix. They can transmit power between parallel or perpendicular axes. Key terms used in helical gears include helix angle, axial pitch, and normal pitch. The face width of single and double helical gears is determined based on the pitch, module, and helix angle. Helical gears are stronger than spur gears and can transmit higher loads while running more smoothly due to their angled teeth. They are commonly used in heavy load applications in industries such as steel, textiles, food processing, and construction equipment.
The document is a PowerPoint presentation on automobile engineering given by Assistant Professor Mahesh Kumar. It covers topics such as the basic concepts of automobile engineering, classifications of automobiles, transmission systems including clutches, gear ratios, driveshafts and differentials, and other systems like steering, brakes and suspension. The presentation provides an overview of key terms and components in automobile engineering.
ME6601 - DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM NOTES AND QUESTION BANK ASHOK KUMAR RAJENDRAN
This document contains the question bank for the subject ME6601 - Design of Transmission Systems for the sixth semester Mechanical Engineering students of RMK College of Engineering and Technology. It is prepared by R. Ashok Kumar and S. Arunkumar, faculty of the Mechanical Engineering department.
The question bank contains 190 questions divided into two parts: Part A containing conceptual questions and Part B containing design/numerical problems. The questions cover the five units of the subject - Design of Flexible Elements, Spur Gears and Parallel Axis Helical Gears, Bevel, Worm and Cross Helical Gears, Gear Boxes, and Cams, Clutches and Brakes. Most questions are related
Mercedes benz service centre training reportPanchal Anand
Industrial training (Internship) Report.
Mercedes_benz Service centre.
Abstract: As a Mechanical Engineering Student I am very interested in automobile Engineering. I always keen to learn different mechanisms used in vehicles, I used to watch animated videos on YouTube about automobile mechanisms like Differential, Automatic transmission gearbox etc, but I never watched it in real. So, it was a great opportunity for me to do two weeks internship at Mercedes-benz Service centre, Ambli, Ahmedabad. The internship was concentrated on the car services. At the beginning of the internship I had several queries in my mind regarding the different technologies used in Mercedes-benz and what skills are needed in organization. During my internship several queries are cleared by doing some activities. The objective of this internship is to understand working of different mechanisms, to get knowledge of regular services and the major-minor problem that can be observed in day to day life. Apart from technical knowledge, I also learnt rules and safety instruction, Inventory management, Quality Control. I realize the responsibility of technicians working on the car. So, this internship was a great experience. I found out how much I am strong in automobile field. I gained new knowledge and skills and met many new people. Working together with people having different background and education was great experience. I also accompanied by other 2-3 students who were also on industrial training, so it was nice knowledge sharing. I achieved many of my learning goals. I got insight into the work of an organization. At last this internship has given me new insights and motivation to pursue a career in mechanical engineering.
The document describes an experiment conducted to study the performance of a Pelton wheel turbine. The experiment varied the water discharge through the turbine while keeping the head constant. Measurements were taken of the turbine's power output and efficiency at different discharges. The results were analyzed and discussed to determine how the turbine's properties changed with discharge and if they agreed with theoretical predictions. The key components of a Pelton wheel turbine are also outlined, including the stationary nozzle, rotating buckets, and how water is directed by the nozzle onto the buckets.
The document describes a project report for the design and fabrication of a two speed variable transmission gearbox. It was submitted by two students, G. Aravind and S. Arun Muzhithevan, in partial fulfillment of their Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering at St. Joseph's College of Engineering. The report provides an acknowledgment of those who assisted and supervised the project, a table of contents, descriptions of gearboxes and gear types such as spur gears, and explanations of concepts such as pitch circles and lines of action.
This document is a project report on the design of a low-cost 3D printer using fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique. It was submitted by 4 students for their Bachelor of Technology degree. The report describes the components of the 3D printer, including the frame, extruder, stepper motors, driver, and plastics. It also discusses present 3D printing technologies like FDM and selective laser melting. The goal of the project is to develop an affordable 3D printer that reduces costs and printing time for common users.
"A die is a specialized tool used in manufacturing industries to cut or shape material mostly using a press. Like molds, dies are generally customized to the item they are used to create. Products made with dies range from simple paper clips to complex pieces used in advanced technology".
This document discusses belt, rope, and chain drives used to transmit power between rotating shafts. It describes factors that affect the amount of power transmitted by belts, such as velocity, tension, and arc of contact. It also outlines conditions for proper belt use, types of belt drives based on power level, and sources of belt slippage. Additionally, it provides details on chain drives, including types of chains, construction, geometry considerations for sprockets and chain length, and recommended angle of contact.
This document outlines a student project to design and fabricate a pedal-powered washing machine. It presents the advantages of such a machine as saving electricity, detergent, water, and protecting hands from chemicals while providing exercise. The working principle and previous work on similar machines are discussed. Figures illustrate the basic working principle and previous Japanese and sewing machine-based designs. The conclusion is that a pedal-powered washing machine can address issues of electricity consumption and environmental pollution from traditional electric washing machines.
This document describes a pedal-powered washing machine designed by a group of mechanical engineering students. It consists of a drum mounted horizontally inside an outer tub. Clothes are loaded through a front door. Turning pedals powers a chain drive that rotates the drum, agitating clothes in water to clean them. It is intended for rural areas as an efficient alternative to manual washing that uses locally available recycled bicycle parts, conserving water and detergent. Analysis shows it can effectively clean clothes with minimal human power in under an hour.
The document describes the design and fabrication of an eco-friendly manual road cleaning machine. It aims to provide an alternative to conventional powered machines that are more costly and use fuels. The proposed design uses locally available materials at low cost and can be easily fabricated and operated. It utilizes human power through pedaling and gear mechanisms to drive brushes that sweep the road surface into a collection chamber. The manual design allows for cleaning to be done with minimal costs, human effort, and time compared to other machines. It provides an effective yet economical solution for regular cleaning of places like roads, stations, and public areas.
Project Report on flexible drill machineomkarmohol99
The document describes the experimental setup of a flexible drill machine project. Key components include:
- A scissor jack mechanism powered by a DC motor and lead screw to provide vertical adjustment.
- Aluminum plates used to connect the base and lifting parts of the scissor jack.
- A sliding mechanism placed on the scissor jack, with a drill bit mounted on a slider that can be moved horizontally using another lead screw and motor.
- The system allows the drill bit to be positioned both vertically and horizontally, enabling drilling in difficult locations and orientations.
This document summarizes a gearless power transmission system. It discusses the need for gearless transmission to increase transmission efficiency. The gearless system uses bent links and sliders to transmit power between shafts at 90 degree angles without using gears. It has applications in tower clocks, drilling machines, and other applications where power needs to be transmitted at various angles. The gearless system has advantages over geared systems in cost, simplicity, and ability to transmit power at any angle. However, it is limited to lower torque applications compared to geared systems. Overall, the document presents the working, applications, advantages and limitations of a gearless transmission system.
This Presentation Describes the Base Study about different Mechanical Drives and their selection parameters to use in Industry. it will also clear the idea behind selecting the mechanical drives only instead of going for other types of drives.
Presentation of aesthetic and ergonomic in design of any productFaleSh ShaRma
This document discusses the importance of aesthetic and ergonomic considerations in product design. It provides examples of how ergonomics studies the relationship between humans and their work environments, focusing on areas like anatomy, anthropometry, and human-machine interaction. Aesthetics involves how a product appeals to human senses like sight and touch. The document emphasizes that aesthetic and ergonomic factors must be balanced in design to ensure usability, functionality, and attractiveness. It then applies these concepts to examples like bicycle and helmet design, noting how adjustable components and pleasing aesthetics can improve user experience and marketability.
P=250 kW
N1=300 rpm
D1=1.2 m
θ=π rad
β=22.5°
d=50 mm
m=1.3 kg/m
Pmax=2.2 kN
μ=0.3
Overhang=0.5 m
Shear stress=40 MPa
The document discusses various types of belt and rope drives used to transmit power between rotating shafts. It describes different belt materials, types of belts, components of belt drives, factors affecting power transmission, and applications. It also covers rope drives, materials used for ropes, advantages and disadvantages of rope drives, and considerations in selecting wire ropes
The document provides details about the design of a screw jack. It includes an introduction that discusses the background and history of screw jacks. It then outlines the objectives, scope, limitations and methodology of the screw jack design project. The document is divided into multiple chapters that cover literature reviews, detailed design and analysis of the screw jack parts, results and discussion, conclusions, and part/assembly drawings. The design aims to develop a screw jack that can lift a maximum load of 1.65 tons and optimize the existing design by replacing the hand lifter with a pedal lever to reduce energy usage.
Design and fabrication of stair climber trolleySunilKr94
The document describes the design and fabrication of a stair climbing trolley. It discusses the use of tri-star wheels, which enable the trolley to climb stairs through a gearing system that allows two wheels to roll on flat ground while the third wheel vaults over obstacles. The document outlines the material selection and fabrication process for the trolley body and tri-star wheel components.
The multipurpose machine that is ‘exercise bicycle’ which was basically used for exercising purpose has been modified for grinding. Source of power utilized for above purpose is pedal power. the process is relatively simple, small parts of the object is small grinder, using electric drive is not conducive to energy saving. according to the above technical solution, the operator holds the part to be machined, sit on the seat cushion, two feet on the foot pedal handle and rotate the handle, the handle foot drive shaft rotates, the first drive shaft on which two sprocket rotation, the second sprocket
Helical gears are cylindrical gears whose teeth are angled and appear as a segment of a helix. They can transmit power between parallel or perpendicular axes. Key terms used in helical gears include helix angle, axial pitch, and normal pitch. The face width of single and double helical gears is determined based on the pitch, module, and helix angle. Helical gears are stronger than spur gears and can transmit higher loads while running more smoothly due to their angled teeth. They are commonly used in heavy load applications in industries such as steel, textiles, food processing, and construction equipment.
The document is a PowerPoint presentation on automobile engineering given by Assistant Professor Mahesh Kumar. It covers topics such as the basic concepts of automobile engineering, classifications of automobiles, transmission systems including clutches, gear ratios, driveshafts and differentials, and other systems like steering, brakes and suspension. The presentation provides an overview of key terms and components in automobile engineering.
ME6601 - DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM NOTES AND QUESTION BANK ASHOK KUMAR RAJENDRAN
This document contains the question bank for the subject ME6601 - Design of Transmission Systems for the sixth semester Mechanical Engineering students of RMK College of Engineering and Technology. It is prepared by R. Ashok Kumar and S. Arunkumar, faculty of the Mechanical Engineering department.
The question bank contains 190 questions divided into two parts: Part A containing conceptual questions and Part B containing design/numerical problems. The questions cover the five units of the subject - Design of Flexible Elements, Spur Gears and Parallel Axis Helical Gears, Bevel, Worm and Cross Helical Gears, Gear Boxes, and Cams, Clutches and Brakes. Most questions are related
Mercedes benz service centre training reportPanchal Anand
Industrial training (Internship) Report.
Mercedes_benz Service centre.
Abstract: As a Mechanical Engineering Student I am very interested in automobile Engineering. I always keen to learn different mechanisms used in vehicles, I used to watch animated videos on YouTube about automobile mechanisms like Differential, Automatic transmission gearbox etc, but I never watched it in real. So, it was a great opportunity for me to do two weeks internship at Mercedes-benz Service centre, Ambli, Ahmedabad. The internship was concentrated on the car services. At the beginning of the internship I had several queries in my mind regarding the different technologies used in Mercedes-benz and what skills are needed in organization. During my internship several queries are cleared by doing some activities. The objective of this internship is to understand working of different mechanisms, to get knowledge of regular services and the major-minor problem that can be observed in day to day life. Apart from technical knowledge, I also learnt rules and safety instruction, Inventory management, Quality Control. I realize the responsibility of technicians working on the car. So, this internship was a great experience. I found out how much I am strong in automobile field. I gained new knowledge and skills and met many new people. Working together with people having different background and education was great experience. I also accompanied by other 2-3 students who were also on industrial training, so it was nice knowledge sharing. I achieved many of my learning goals. I got insight into the work of an organization. At last this internship has given me new insights and motivation to pursue a career in mechanical engineering.
The document describes an experiment conducted to study the performance of a Pelton wheel turbine. The experiment varied the water discharge through the turbine while keeping the head constant. Measurements were taken of the turbine's power output and efficiency at different discharges. The results were analyzed and discussed to determine how the turbine's properties changed with discharge and if they agreed with theoretical predictions. The key components of a Pelton wheel turbine are also outlined, including the stationary nozzle, rotating buckets, and how water is directed by the nozzle onto the buckets.
The document describes a project report for the design and fabrication of a two speed variable transmission gearbox. It was submitted by two students, G. Aravind and S. Arun Muzhithevan, in partial fulfillment of their Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering at St. Joseph's College of Engineering. The report provides an acknowledgment of those who assisted and supervised the project, a table of contents, descriptions of gearboxes and gear types such as spur gears, and explanations of concepts such as pitch circles and lines of action.
This document is a project report on the design of a low-cost 3D printer using fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique. It was submitted by 4 students for their Bachelor of Technology degree. The report describes the components of the 3D printer, including the frame, extruder, stepper motors, driver, and plastics. It also discusses present 3D printing technologies like FDM and selective laser melting. The goal of the project is to develop an affordable 3D printer that reduces costs and printing time for common users.
"A die is a specialized tool used in manufacturing industries to cut or shape material mostly using a press. Like molds, dies are generally customized to the item they are used to create. Products made with dies range from simple paper clips to complex pieces used in advanced technology".
This document discusses belt, rope, and chain drives used to transmit power between rotating shafts. It describes factors that affect the amount of power transmitted by belts, such as velocity, tension, and arc of contact. It also outlines conditions for proper belt use, types of belt drives based on power level, and sources of belt slippage. Additionally, it provides details on chain drives, including types of chains, construction, geometry considerations for sprockets and chain length, and recommended angle of contact.
This document outlines a student project to design and fabricate a pedal-powered washing machine. It presents the advantages of such a machine as saving electricity, detergent, water, and protecting hands from chemicals while providing exercise. The working principle and previous work on similar machines are discussed. Figures illustrate the basic working principle and previous Japanese and sewing machine-based designs. The conclusion is that a pedal-powered washing machine can address issues of electricity consumption and environmental pollution from traditional electric washing machines.
This document describes a pedal-powered washing machine designed by a group of mechanical engineering students. It consists of a drum mounted horizontally inside an outer tub. Clothes are loaded through a front door. Turning pedals powers a chain drive that rotates the drum, agitating clothes in water to clean them. It is intended for rural areas as an efficient alternative to manual washing that uses locally available recycled bicycle parts, conserving water and detergent. Analysis shows it can effectively clean clothes with minimal human power in under an hour.
This document describes a pedal-powered hacksaw metal cutter and washing machine. It uses the rotational energy from pedaling a bicycle to power both a hacksaw blade for cutting metal and a washing bucket. A dynamo generates power from the pedaling and charges a battery. The stored energy can then power a light or charge a phone. The design aims to productively use the energy from pedaling for metal cutting and washing tasks while eliminating the need for electricity.
This document discusses washing machines in India. It notes that there are two main types - top load and front load. Top load machines are cheaper but harsher on clothes, while front load are more expensive but gentler. It also analyzes market shares of different types in Europe, US, and India. The document aims to study perceptions and satisfaction levels with different brands of washing machines in India.
This project presents an overhead bridge electromagnetic crane that can automatically measure and place objects on a conveyor belt based on their length and height. The crane uses sensors to detect objects, a microcontroller to process the measurements and control the electromagnet and motors, and can operate either automatically or manually via joystick. It is intended to help automate material handling in industries like shipping, steel mills, and petroleum refineries.
This document discusses strategies for washing machine companies, including pricing strategies, distribution channels, and promotional activities. It notes that pricing plays a significant role in consumers' decisions to buy washing machines. It also describes the different pricing approaches used by companies, including competition-based pricing and demand-based pricing. Finally, it outlines the various communication and promotional methods employed by washing machine companies, such as advertising through television, newspapers, and online channels, as well as sales promotions like demonstrations, discounts, and extended warranties.
DOON INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, RISHIKESH PPTPiyush Kumar
The document describes a pedal-powered washing machine made from waste materials like empty chemical drums and scrapped bicycles. It works by using human power from pedaling to power the agitator and drum, washing clothes without electricity. This provides benefits like reducing electricity bills, getting exercise while washing clothes, and utilizing time. The document discusses the components, power transmission from pedaling, and applications for generating electricity or powering other tools with human power.
This document describes the design of a finite state machine (FSM) to control a simple washing machine. The washing machine has 6 states: off, fill water 1, drain 1, fill water 2, rinse, and drain 2. The FSM will use 3 D-flip flops to represent the 3 state bits and control the water inlet, drum motor speed, and other functions based on the current state. Block diagrams, state diagrams, truth tables, and logic circuits are provided to illustrate the FSM design.
An Indian high school girl named Remya from Kerala invented a pedal-powered washing machine at age 14 out of dislike for hand washing clothes when her mother fell sick. Her machine runs without electricity and provides both washing and exercise functionality, as demonstrated in a video online.
This document presents a design for a multi-use, foot pedal powered kitchen appliance. It discusses the need for such an appliance given that many kitchen activities are time consuming and expensive. It then reviews previous pedal powered devices like a hacksaw, washing machine, and water pump. The working principle and flow chart are presented along with advantages like being readily available and improving health through exercise, and disadvantages such as high initial cost. The conclusion discusses modeling a pedal operated kitchen appliance that is portable, reliable and minimizes manual stress in rural areas with irregular electricity supply.
Works on the principle of slider-crank mechanism with flywheel, motor and a pulley attached to it.
1. The machine can solve the problem of time consumption.
2. Waste of resources in face of labor cost is reduced.
3. The machine can be used in the industry where it is manufactured, at the packaging sector.
4. And it is used as hardware in large quantity like in fabrication of machine
5. It provide alternative for industries aiming toward reducing human effort
6. It generates sustainable and practical automation solutions for the future industrial development.
This document describes the design and construction of a pedal-powered hacksaw cutting machine. It uses a slider crank mechanism to convert the rotary motion of a flywheel into the reciprocating motion of the hacksaw blade during pedaling. The machine was tested and found to have an ideal mechanical advantage of 0.5, a power output of 5.72KW, and an efficiency of 76.9%, making it adequate for cutting materials like wood, metal, and plastic. It can serve as both a cutting tool and exercise machine. The document provides details on the design calculations and components of the machine.
This document discusses potential new business models for household appliance manufacturers centered around renting appliances rather than selling them. It notes that appliances are often designed to last just past the warranty period. A rental model could allow appliances to be more durable while still generating revenue through subscription fees. Customers' changing needs could be better met by renting different appliance models as their households evolve. Manufacturers could partner with detergent brands for additional revenue streams. The document advocates exploring non-traditional retail channels and new roles for technical support staff to implement a rental-focused business model.
This seminar report discusses gearless transmission mechanisms. It begins by outlining the need for gearless transmission due to limitations of geared systems. It then describes how gearless transmission works using bent links to transmit power between shafts at any angle without gears. Applications are listed along with manufacturing details. Advantages over geared systems include lower cost, interchangeability, and ability to transmit power at varying angles. Limitations are also discussed along with potential advances.
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This document describes a minor project to generate electricity using a bicycle. It introduces the concept of using a bicycle's mechanical energy from pedaling to power small electrical devices. The bicycle's rotation is used to turn a dynamo or alternator to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy. This energy can be used to charge small lighting devices or electronics like phones and laptops. The document then provides theoretical background on Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction and how changing a coil's magnetic field induces an electric current. It explains how to increase the induced current and lists applications of Faraday's laws like transformers, generators, and induction cooking. The progress report section outlines the components and steps taken to build a prototype bicycle generator.
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1. A Project Report
On
Pedal Powered Washing Machine
For The Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for
The
Award of Degree of
Bachelor of Engineering
In
Mechanical Engineering
Submitted By
Rajat Thakur
Rajesh Ranjan
Saurabh Bhat
Shubham Thakur
Mohit Chauhan
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
Er. Harvinder Singh
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University Institute of Engineering
2. CERTIFICATE
This is certified that the project entitled “PEDAL POWERED WASHING
MACHINE” in the partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Bachelor of Engineering of Chandigarh University, is a record of student ‘own work carried
under our supervision and guidance. The project report embodies result of original work and
studies carried out by student.
Submitted By:-
Rajat Thakur (13BME8123)
Rajesh Ranjan (13BME8126)
Saurabh Bhat (13BME8145)
Shubham Thakur (13BME8149)
Mohit Chauhan (13BME8097)
Submitted To:-
Er. Vinod Kumar
(Head of Mechanical Engineering Department)
Supervised By:-
Er. Harvinder Singh
Assistant Professor
Department ofMechanical Engineering
3. DECLARATION
We hereby declare that we are Student of Mechanical Engineering Department, Chanidarh
University. We worked on project under the guidance of Er. Harvinder Singh . Further, this
work has been submitted in fulfilment to obtain degree of the Bachelor of Engineering that the
studies described in this report entitled “PEDAL POWERED WASHING MACHINE”.
Rajat Thakur (13BME8123)
Rajesh Ranjan (13BME8126)
Saurabh Bhat (13BME8145)
Shubham Thakur (13BME8149)
Mohit Chauhan (13BME8097)
4. ABSTRACT
The Pedal Operated Washing Machine is the project which is best option for rural area where
there is a problem of electric supply or there is shortage of electric supply. To run the washing
machine there is a need of electric power and most of villages of India are suffering from this
problem and so overcome and to solve this problem we selected washing machine which
operated manually. This does not require any electric power supply or diesel supply. This
project is low weight and portable so that easily transported. We use the simple cycling
mechanism to run the machine shaft.
Pedal power is the transfer of energy from a human source through the use of a foot
pedal and crank system. This technology is most commonly used for transportation and has
been used to propel bicycles for over a hundred years. Less commonly pedal power is used to
power agricultural and hand tools and even to generate electricity. Some applications include
pedal powered laptops, pedal powered grinders and pedal powered water wells. Some third
world development projects currently transform used bicycles into pedal powered tools for
sustainable development. This project concentrates on pedal powered washing machine.
Cloth washing is one of the essential parts of the life but it is considered undesirable because
of the involvement of efforts, time, energy and cost. Nowadays a wide variety of washing
machines are available in the market and there is a tough competence among the manufacturers.
The cost of washing machine varying from Rs.10,000 to 1,50,000 depending upon features and
capabilities. Very costly washing machines are equipped with facility of dry cleaning too. All
of the washing machines available in the market are electric power driven and basic principle
of their operation depends upon creation of the turbulent flow of detergent around the dirty
clothes. In our country where approximately 70% population is living with very poor economic
status, those people cannot have a washing machine because of cost constraints and
unavailability of electricity due to any reason. The present work is an attempt to develop a
concept to make a cloth washing mechanism which can meet out the requirements of above
mentioned 70% population of the nation. Working principle of this concept is no more different
from available similar type of machine with a difference driving mechanism of the machine.
The objective of bringing down the initial cost and operating cost of washing machine is almost
achieved in present work within the limitation of work as mentioned.
5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We express our deep sense of gratitude and indebtedness to Er. Vinod Kumar,
Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, Chandigarh University for giving us
opportunity to carry out this project. With immense pleasure we express our deep sense of
gratitude and respect to Er. Harvinder Singh (Assistant Professor) who was guiding us by
giving his valuable suggestions, constructive criticism and encouragement, which helped us to
keep our spirits high and to deal with problems. His meticulous methodology, critical
assessment and warm encouragement made it possible for me to bring the work in its present
shape.
We are sincerely thankful to other members of Faculty of Mechanical
Engineering, for giving us time to time support in doing this project. We express a word of
thanks to our friends for their constant support, suggestions and encouragement during
preparation of this project.
Finally, we thank God for giving us the loving siblings and affectionate parents,
who blessed us with everything all throughout our life. Our gratitude to them cannot be
expressed in words. To them we owe our wonderful today and a dream filled tomorrow.
6. TABLE OF CONTENT
CERTIFICATE I
DECLARATION II
ABSTRACT III
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1-4
THEORY 2
NEED 3
EASE OF USE 4
WORKING PRINCIPLE 4
BLOCK DIAGRAM 4
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE SURVEY 5-6
CHAPTER 3: FABRICATION OF PEDAL POWERED WASHING MACHINE 7-23
COMPONENTS USED IN THE PROJECT 7-20
1. SEAT 8
2. PEDAL ARRANGEMENT 9
3. GEAR 9
4. BEARING 10
5. CHAIN AND SPROCKET 11
6. CATCHER 17
7. SHAFT 17
8. SHAFT COLLAR 18
9. WASHING CHAMBER 18
10. CYCLE FRAME ARRANGEMENT 20
MANUFACTURING PROCESS USED IN THE PROJECT 21-23
1. WELDING 21
2. CUTTING 23
CHAPTER 4: WORKING 24-27
WASH CYCLE 24
WASHING 25
RISING 26
SPINNING 27
CHAPTER 5: CHALLENGES AND PROBLEM STATEMENTS 28-29
7. CHAPTER 6: APPLICATIONS OF THE PEADL POWERED WASHING MACHINE
CHAPTER 7: PURPOSES, ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES 32-34
CHAPTER 8: CONCLUSIONS 35-36
CHAPTER 9: FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 37-40
USE OF CHAIR IN PLACE OF CYCLE FRAME 38
ENERGY STORAGE 38
INCREASING CAPACITY 38
DESIGNING A MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE 38
CHAPTER 10: REFERENCES 41-42
8. LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1 Women Washing Clothes in Laundry
Fig. 2 Block Diagram
Fig. 3 Seat
Fig. 4 Pedal Arrangement
Fig.4 Pedal & Sprocket
Fig.5 Bearing
Fig. 7 Two Different Sizes of Bicycle Chain
Fig. 8 Single & Multi Speed Chain
Fig. 9 Removing the Link Pin
Fig. 10 Separated Chain
Fig. 11 Parts of Chain Link
Fig. 12 A Stiff Link
Fig. 13 Relaxing a Stiff Link
Fig. 14 Multispeed Freewheel & Chain
Fig. 15 Chain & a rear Derailleur
Fig. 16 Chain too Thin for the teeth
Fig. 17 Single Speed Freewheel & Chain
Fig. 18 Garage Door Opener Chain
Fig. 19 Catcher & Sprocket
Fig. 20 Vertical Axis Washing Chamber
Fig. 21 Horizontal Axis Washing Chamber
Fig. 22 Tilted Axis Washing Chamber
Fig. 23 Cycle Frame Arrangement
Fig. 24 Welding Principle
Fig. 25 Welded Parts of the Project
Fig. 26 Hacksaw
Fig. 27 Operating a Wood Working Lathe
Fig. 28 Operating a Circular Saw
Fig. 29 Water Pumping from a Shallow Well
Fig. 30 Corn Shelling
Fig. 32 Winnowing
10. 2
PEDAL POWERED WASHING MACHINE
1. A.: THEORY
Pedal power hacksaw is the transfer of energy from a human source through the
use of a foot pedal and crank system. This technology is most commonly used for transportation
and has been used to propel bicycles for over a hundred years .pedal power is used to power
agricultural and hand tool and even to generate electricity . Some applications include pedal
powered laptops, pedal powered grinders and pedal powered water wells. Some third world
development projects currently transform used bicycles into pedal powered tools for sustainable
development. This project concentrates on pedal powered washing machine.
An individual can generate four times more power (1/4 HP) by pedaling than by hand-cranking.
At the rate of ¼ HP, continuous pedaling can be served for only short periods, approximately
10 minutes. However, pedaling at half this power (1/8 HP) can be sustained for close to 60
minutes but power capability can depend upon age. As a consequence of the brainstorming
exercise, it was apparent that the primary function of pedal power one specific product was
particularly useful: the bicycle. Many devices can be run right away with mechanical energy.
A pedal-powered washing machine would allow women to wash clothes faster and with less
strain. When asked what they would do with their free time, women said that they would try to
generate income by making crafts or food to sell. Young daughters who help their mothers with
domestic chores may also have the opportunity to concentrate more on their studies.
Laundromat micro-enterprises may even arise if our washing machines are successful.
Conditions vary in developing countries, but women in many regions are washing clothes
manually while they could be doing more profitable or rewarding work elsewhere.
Several local organizations across Central America and Africa have already expressed an
interest in pedal-powered technology. It is an affordable, environmentally-friendly alternative
to devices powered by electricity or fossil fuels. Since it is based on bicycle components, the
machines can be manufactured locally and repair parts are affordable and readily available. We
are hoping that designed to be produced and maintained in any culture where bicycle
technology exists, will help to bring appropriate technology and opportunities to women in
developing nations across the world and pave the way for other pedal-powered or appropriate
technologies that would help women.
11. 3
1. B.: NEED
In rural areas, due to the lack of time, money and better transportation, cutting and machining
is a very heavy duty operations. This machine can be used in remote places where electricity
is not available. It is designed as a portable one which can be used for cutting in various places.
The light material as wood, pipes, aluminium tubes, square tubes, iron rods and thick iron rods
can be cut without any external energy like fuel or current. PPHWM uses no electric power
and fuel; this is very cheap and best
In developing countries, rural women are among the least privileged. Women are both
essential to the family unit and integral to the economy,. One factor behind the inequality is the
long list of responsibilities that traditionally fall to women. Not only do women perform
agricultural duties and care for livestock alongside men, but women are also responsible for
many domestic chores. Usually, new technology improves people’s efficiency, but women
benefit less from new technology for several reasons. First, women’s duties are neglected by
technological improvement efforts because domestic chores are often seen as cultural
obligations for women so little effort is expended to diminish them. Second, foreign aid in the
form of appropriate technologies is unevenly distributed because women are often considered
less technically competent than men. Factors like these tend to prevent the development of
improved technology for women’s uncompensated, time-consuming, and laborious tasks.
Fig. 1 Women washing laundry in Guatemala. Currently, women wash and wring out
each clothing item individually by hand. They must bend over the tanks and submerge
their hands in washing solution for 8 hours each week.
12. 4
1. C.: Ease ofUse
It will be easy to use by younger and older person. After loading the machine,
washing requires three cycles. Between each cycle, the drum spins quickly to draw the water
out of the clothing, as it drains out of the drum. In the first cycle, water and detergent are added
to the drum. The operator pedals the machine for roughly 25 minutes, spins, and drains the
water.
The next two cycles are rinse cycles. In each rinse cycle, the operator pours clean water into
the machine, pedals for 10 minutes, spins, and drains the drum. After the last rinse cycle, the
operator spins the clothes dry and saves the slightly soapy water for the next wash cycle.
1. D.: Working Principle
It is based on very simple concept. The basic idea is to use a stationary bicycle stand as the
power source, and use an assembly of belts and pulleys to connect it to a washing tub. This
machine has pedals which are connected with disc inside the drum or box. When we pedal,
the disc inside the drum revolves with clothes and detergent; it started to work like any
electric machine.
1. E.: Block Diagram
Fig.2 Block Diagram
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LITERATURE SURVEY OF THE PEDAL POWERED
WASHING MACHINE
The Pedal Powered washing machine used to wash clothes. PPWM helps to obtain a less effort
uniform washing. It can be used in places where Electricity is not available. It is designed as
portable one which can be used for washing in various Places. The main parts of are washing
machine are sprocket and chain drive, wheel and multi utility drum. The hack saw is connected
with the reciprocating rod. By pedalling the bicycle the wheel rotates it will also rotate the
multi utility drum for the washing. Thus wash the clothes without any external energy like fuel
or current. Since this uses no electric power and fuel, this is very cheap and best.
The surveys of the literature regarding the PPWM are listed:
Dharwa Chaitanya Kirti Kumar designed and developed a multipurpose machine which does
not require electricity for several operations like cutting, grinding etc. This is a human powered
machine runs on chain drives mainly with human efforts. But if you wanted to operate this
machine by electric power this machine can also does that. It has some special attachment so
use both human power as well as electric power. The design is ideal for use in the developing
world because it doesn’t require electricity and can be built using metal base, chain, pulley
,rubber belt, grinding wheel, saw, bearing, foot pedal (for operated by human) ,electric motor,
chain socket.
S.G.bahaley, Dr. Ague, Awate, S.V. saharkar designed and fabricated a pedal powered
multipurpose machine. It is a human powered machine which is developed for lifting the water
to a height 10 meter and generates 14 Volt, 4 ampere of electricity in most effective way. Power
required for pedaling is well below the capacity of an average healthy human being. The system
is also useful for the work out purpose because pedalling will act as a health exercise and also
doing a useful work.
This study aims to design and fabricate a pedal driven washing machine to obtain a less effort
uniform washing.
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FABRICATION OF THE PEDAL POWERED
WASHING MACHINE
A) COMPONENTS USED IN THE PROJECTS
3. A.1: SEAT
A seat is place to sit, often referring to the area one sits upon as opposed to other
elements like armrests. Seat is an arrangement in any bicycle on which a person can sit
comfortably. in seating arrangement the design factor is always consider according to
their use in any vehicle. Seat may be made of plastic, rubber, metal etc. material. In
some seating arrangement suspension is also consider suspension could be spring or it
may be cuisine.
Fig. 3 Seat
3. A.2: PEDAL ARRANGEMENT
A bicycle pedal is the part of a bicycle that the rider pushes with their foot to propel the bicycle.
It provides the connection between the cyclist's foot or shoe and the crank allowing the leg to
turn the bottom bracket spindle and propel the bicycle's wheels. Pedals usually consist of a
spindle that threads into the end of the crank and a body, on which the foot rests or is attached,
that is free to rotate on bearings with respect to the spindle.
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Pedals were initially attached to cranks connecting directly to the driven (usually front) wheel.
The safety bicycle, as it is known today, came into being when the pedals were attached to a
crank driving a sprocket that transmitted power to the driven wheel by means of a roller chain.
Fig. 4 Pedal Arrangement
3. A.3: Gear
Bicycle gearing is the aspect of bicycle drive train that determines the relation between the
cadence, the rate at which the rider pedals, and the rate at which the drive wheel turns.
On some bicycles, there is only one gear and the gear ratio is fixed. Many contemporary
bicycles have multiple gears and thus multiple gear ratios. A shifting mechanism allows
selection of the appropriate gear ratio for efficiency or comfort under the prevailing
circumstances: for example, it may be comfortable to use a high gear when cycling downhill,
a medium gear when cycling on a flat road, and a low gear when cycling uphill. Different gear
ratios and gear ranges are appropriate for different people and styles of cycling.
A cyclist's legs produce power optimally within a narrow pedaling speed range, or cadence.
Gearing is optimized to use this narrow range as best as possible. As in other types of
transmissions, the gear ratio is closely related to the mechanical advantage of the drive train of
the bicycle. On single-speed bicycles and multi-speed bicycles using derailleur gears, the gear
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ratio depends on the ratio of the number of teeth on the chain ring to the number of teeth on the
rear sprocket (cog). For bicycles equipped with hub gears, the gear ratio also depends on the
internal planetary gears within the hub. For a shaft-driven bicycle the gear ratio depends on the
bevel gears used at each end of the shaft.
For a bicycle to travel at the same speed, using a lower gear (larger mechanical advantage)
requires the rider to pedal at a faster cadence, but with less force. Conversely, a higher gear
(smaller mechanical advantage) provides a higher speed for a given cadence, but requires the
rider to exert greater force. Different cyclists may have different preferences for cadence and
pedalling force. Prolonged exertion of too much force in too high a gear at too low a cadence
can increase the chance of knee damage; cadence above 100 rpm becomes less effective after
short bursts, as during a sprint.
Fig. 5 Pedal & Sprocket
3. A.4: BEARING
A bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion between moving
parts to only the desired motion. The design of the bearing may, for example, provide for
free linear movement of the moving part or for free rotation around a fixed axis; or, it
may prevent a motion by controlling the vectors of normal forces that bear on the moving parts.
Bearings are classified broadly according to the type of operation, the motions allowed, or to
the directions of the loads (forces) applied to the parts.
The term "bearing" is derived from the verb "to bear" a bearing being a machine
element that allows one part to bear (i.e., to support) another. The simplest bearings are bearing
surfaces, cut or formed into a part, with varying degrees of control over the form,
size, roughness and location of the surface. Other bearings are separate devices installed into a
machine or machine part. The most sophisticated bearings for the most demanding applications
are very precise devices; their manufacture requires some of the highest standards of current
technology.
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Fig. 6 Bearing
3. A.5: CHAIN AND SPROCKET
When creating your own human powered vehicles, a chain drive will likely be
your chosen power transfer system, as it is an inexpensive, easy-to-install and highly efficient
drive mechanism. Bicycle chains are fairly simple, requiring only one inexpensive tool to
remove and attach links. Since a recumbent cycle will often require a chain that is one and a
half to 3 times the length of a regular upright bicycle chain, some basics should be known, as
you will probably need to create the chain for your vehicle.
Fig. 7 Two Different Sizes of Bicycle Chain
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There are two basic types of bicycle chain: single speed chain and multi-speed chain. Single
speed chain is mainly used on kids' bikes, BMX bikes, coaster brake cruisers, and heavy cargo
bikes. Multi-speed chain is used on standard speed bikes and mountain bikes that require the
use of a front and rear derailleur to change gears. Both types of bicycle chain have a pitch of
1/2 inch (ANSI standard #40). This measurement indicates the length of the links. Although
every type of bicycle chain and freewheel have a 1/2 in pitch, the width of chain varies quite a
bit, from3/32"to1/8".
Single speed bicycle chain is wider, having a width of 1/8 inch. This type of chain will not fit
a multi-speed freewheel nor will it fit properly through a derailleur cage. Multi-speed chain
comes in various widths, with 3/32" being the most common size. Multi-speed chain is
designed with a lot more side-to-side flex to allow it to function properly with a derailleur
system. Flexibility is very important in a multi-speed system as the alignment of front and rear
chain rings could be off by as much as 3 inches, depending on which gears are being used.
Figure 7 shows the two common sizes of bicycle chain; 1/8" on the top and 3/32" on the bottom.
At this angle, both chain types look very similar since you can only see the pitch, not the width.
Fig. 8 Single Speed (top) and Multi-speed (bottom)
Figure 8 gives you a much clearer view of the difference between a 1/8" single speed chain
(top) and a 3/32" multi-sped chain (bottom). The multi-speed chain is obviously narrower to
fit the narrower chain rings on a multi-speed freewheel, and it also includes a beveled edge
on the inner link to allow for better meshing with the teeth when switching gears.
When bicycle building becomes your hobby, one of those "must have" tools will
be a chain link tool as shown in Figure 3. For under $20, this small tool will give you a lifetime
of service, able to break and rejoin any size of bicycle chain in a few seconds. The other method
involves using a punch, a hammer, and a finishing nail, but I assure you, the chain link tool is
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so much easier and makes a worthwhile investment. To open a link, place the chain into the
holder as shown in Figure 9, and then turn the vice handle clockwise to press out the link pin.
Fig. 9 Removing the link pin
Figure 10 shows the link pin pushed out by the chain link tool after turning the handle around
a few times. This tool makes adjusting a chain pretty much effortless which is a good thing
since you may have to adjust a long recumbent chain on a new project several times to get it
right.
Fig. 10 Separated Chain
After breaking a chain with the link tool, it will look like the one shown in Figure 11, with the
link pin pressed through the roller to the outer plate. The pin only needs to be pressed far
enough out so that the roller can be released. Notice that the pin has been slightly flattened at
the end. This helps to ensure that it does not slip out of the plate hole, which is only holding it
there by friction. I have broken many chains over the years, but it has always been a plate that
has snapped, never a pin that has failed.
Fig. 11 Parts of a chain link
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The two outer plates, pins, and rollers with inner plates. Normally, you would not need to pull
a chain apart like this, as there are no wear parts that can be replaced. When a chain fails or
stretches, the damage is always throughout the entire chain, which needs to be replaced. For
this reason, you should never join together chains that are from different manufacturers or may
be years apart in wear. Often, the outer plates will have the manufacturers’ code stamped on
them.
Fig. 12 A stiff link causes problems
After pressing a link back into a chain, the pin will have forced the plates together, causing a
stiff link. This stiff link will cause a skip or jump every time it passes through the rear derailleur,
and must be fixed before use. A stiff link will always be created when first joining a chain, but
it can easily be relaxed.
Fig. 13 Relaxing a stiff link
To fix a stiff link, hold the chain so you can work the links side to side as shown in Figure 8.
Press your thumbs against the plates on each side of the stiff link and force it back and forth
until it no longer sticks when you bend the chain. Once the link has been relaxed, it will act
like every other link without causing the problem.
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Fig. 14 Multi-speed freewheel and chain
Figure 14 shows a common 6 speed freewheel and the 3/32" chain that fits into it. Although
the larger single speed (1/8") chain will also fit into the teeth, it will be too wide to fit properly
through the rear derailleur. You could get away with the larger chain on a multi-sped freewheel
if you plan to make your bike single speed (fixed gear).
Fig. 15 Chain and a rear derailleur
The 3/32" multi-speed chain is not only designed to fit properly between the rear derailleur
cage as shown in Figure 15, but it is also designed to flex side-to-side, allowing some
misalignment between opposing chain rings at the front and rear of a bicycle.
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Fig. 16 This chain is too thin for the teeth
Multi-speed chain will not fit into the teeth of a single speed freehub or coaster hub as shown
in Figure 16, so you don't ever have to worry that you may have the wrong chain there. The
width of the teeth makes it impossible to seat the rollers properly.
Fig. 17 Single speed freewheel and chain
The 1/8" single speed chain is shown meshing with a BMX freewheel in Figure 17. A coaster
hub will have the same width of chain ring, requiring the 1/8" wide chain.
Fig. 18 Garage door opener chain
Sometimes, you may require a very long chain when making a long cargo trike or even a very
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tall bike. The chain shown in Figure 18 is standard 1/8" single speed chain, but was taken from
a discarded garage door opener, a good source for a very long length of single speed chain.
When working on recumbent cycles and creative human powered vehicles, you will likely need
to join together two or more bicycle chains, so consider purchasing an inexpensive chain link
tool, and be mindful of the different widths of bicycle chain. Rusty chain should always be
discarded. Oiling a chain is a matter of choice. I have never oiled a bicycle chain, and the
current school of thought is that an oiled chain is less efficient and will wear out sooner due to
trapping dirt between the links. Maybe if your bike lives outdoors and is exposed to alot of
moisture, then a light brushing of light oil may be a good thing,
3. A.6: CATCHER
Catcher is a part of rickshaw on which sprocket could be mount. on it threaded
design is made .by using it sprocket could be tighten.
Fig. 19 Catcher & Sprocket
3. A.7 SHAFT
Shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually
used to connect other components of a drive train that cannot be connected directly because of
distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them. Drive shafts are carriers of
torque: they are subject to torsion and shear stress, equivalent to the difference between the
input torque and the load. They must therefore be strong enough to bear the stress, whilst
avoiding too much additional weight as that would in turn increase their inertia. To allow for
variations in the alignment and distance between the driving and driven components, drive
shafts frequently incorporate one or more universal joints, jaw couplings, or rag joints, and
sometimes a splined joint or prismatic joint.
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3. A.8: SHAFT COLLAR
The shaft collar is a simple, yet important, machine component found in many
power transmission applications, most notably motors and gearboxes. The collars are used as
mechanical stops, locating components, and bearing faces. The simple design lends itself to
easy installation. Many people will be familiar with shaft collars through using Meccano.
3. A.9: WASHING CHAMBER
It is just a chamber in which water is filled with detergent further cloth is put inside it for rinses
Cleaning: Machine-washed clothes must be as clean as those hand-washed for 5
minutes
Gentleness: Must wear clothes at slower rate than hand-washing [hole/tear growth]
Capacity: Minimum 5lb of clothes/load – should be easy to re-size.
Water:Effective washing must occur in soft and hard water at temperatures from 70-
120F
Water usage: Maximum 15L water / 1kg clothes
Active pedalling time for effective washing: Maximum 20 minutes each for
wash and rinse cycles
Total operation time: Maximum 3 hours, including fetching water, filling,
washing, draining, and cleaning
Power: Maximum 100W (comfortable level of human-power output)
Lifetime of structure: 5 years, assuming daily use
Manufacturing location: local market
Materials: local (wood, wieldable metals, oil drum, bicycle parts, etc.)
Dimensions: [less than combined size of a bicycle and commercial washing
machine]
Weight: Maximum 30kg, or 45kg if it has wheels (1 woman can move it indoors so
it can’t be stolen or damaged).
Culturally acceptable: Suitable appearance, user position and motion such that
most women are willing to use the machine.
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Types of Washing Chambers
3. A.9.1 Vertical Axis Chamber
The usual washing machine found in American homes consists of two vertical axis concentric
tubs. The inner tube which holds the clothes, has densely-spaced perforations which allow the
water to run in and out easily. Soap and water are kept inside the outer tub during the wash
cycle. A central agitator alternating directions induces friction between the clothes to
mechanically remove dirt and stains. For the spin cycle, water is emptied from the outer drum
and the inner drum is spun to centrifugally extract water from the clothes.
Fig. 20 Vertical Axis Washing Chamber
3. A.9.2 Horizontal Axis Chamber
Instead of using an agitator, the horizontal washer utilizes fins along the inner barrel that lift
the clothes on the side of the drum, and let them fall back in the water on top of other clothes.
Cycling the clothes through the water in this fashion eliminates the need for rapid changes in
the direction of rotation of the agitator, which results in lower energy requirements. Since the
drum is only filled up to one third with water, the machine realizes a sizeable water economy.
Fig. 21 Horizontal Axis Washing Machine
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3. A.9.3 Tilted Axis Chamber
A tub spinning at an inclined axis using a helical fin would perform the same kind of action, in
a fashion similar to a cement mixer. The tilted design (fig.2.3) would allow for easier addition
of water and clothes. Use this mechanism. Manufacturing of the helical fin proved to be
problematic, and the other construction benefits we were hoping for in the tilted axis design
did not end up materializing themselves. No conclusive cleaning experiments were performed
using this design.
Fig. 22 Tilted Axis Chamber
3. A.10: CYCLE FRAME ARRANGEMENT
A bicycle frame is the main component of a bicycle, on to which wheels and other components
are fitted. The modern and most common frame design for an upright bicycle is based on the
safety bicycle, and consists of two triangles, a main triangle and a paired rear triangle. This is
known as the diamond frame. Frames are required to be strong, stiff and light, which they do
by combining different materials and shapes.
Fig. 23 Cycle Frame Arrangement
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(B) MANUFACTURING PROCESS USED IN THE PROJECT
3. B.1 WELDING
Cast iron can be welded perfectly well using a stick welder and nickel rods, or with preheating
by a gas welder using cast iron rod. Welding cast iron is a precision task that requires high heat,
and often expensive equipment. You should not attempt it on the strength of reading a brief
Internet article, no matter how informative. However, understanding the basics can help you
prepare for a qualification course, or to make better decisions for welding projects run by
qualified personnel under your supervision.
TIPS
Always preheat or precool cast iron using the same method throughout. Changing
methods can cause stress and fractures in the cast iron. These may ruin your project, or
be small enough to go unnoticed until the iron fails catastrophically during normal
operation.
Cast iron is typically higher in carbon than steel. This makes the iron brittle, and more
difficult to weld than other industrial metals.
Fig. 24 Welding Principle
The welding process is used to weld the base frame of the project, which is made up by the cast
iron 1inches square tubes
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3. B.2 CUTTING
Cutting is the process to cut the material in desired length and contours. For
cutting of material the sawing machines are used. The sawing machine is a machine tool
designed to cut material to a desired length or contour. It functions by drawing a blade
containing cutting teeth through the work piece. The sawing machine is faster and easier than
hand sawing and is used principally to produce an accurate square or mitered cut on the work
piece.
The power hacksaw and the handsaw are two common types of sawing machines used to cut
metal in the machine shop .The power hacksaw uses a reciprocating (back and forth) cutting
action similar to the one used in a hand hacksaw. The power hacksaw is used for square or
angle cutting of stock. The band saw uses a continuous band blade. A drive wheel and an idler
wheel support and drive the blade.
Fig. 26 Hacksaw
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WORKING
A washing machine (laundry machine, clothes washer, or washer) is a machine to wash
laundry, such as clothing and sheets. The term is mostly applied only to machines that use
water as opposed to dry cleaning (which uses alternative cleaning fluids, and is performed by
specialist businesses) or ultrasonic cleaners. Washing entails immersing, dipping, rubbing, or
scrubbing in water usually accompanied by detergent, or bleach. The simplest machines may
simply agitate clothes in water while switched on; automatic machines may fill, empty, wash,
spin, and heat in a cycle. Most washing machines remove substantial amounts of water from
the laundry at the end of a wash cycle, but do not completely dry it.
In our project the rotation of drum is possible through wheel rotation .Wheel is rotated by chain
drive. When a person start peddling, the gear connected through sprocket by chain start to
transmit power, the rotation of drum is dependent on man power. In our project the complete
process is depend on chain drive. Chain drive is a way of transmitting mechanical power from
one place to another. It is often used to convey power to the wheels of a vehicle, particularly
bicycles and motorcycles. It is also used in a wide variety of machines besides vehicles.
Most often, the power is conveyed by a roller chain, known as the drive chain or transmission
chain, passing over a sprocket gear, with the teeth of the gear meshing with the holes in the
links of the chain. The gear is turned, and this pulls the chain putting mechanical force into the
system. Another type of drive chain is the Morse chain, invented by the Morse Chain Company
of Ithaca, New York, USA. This has inverted teeth. Sometimes the power is output by simply
rotating the chain, which can be used to lift or drag objects. In other situations, a second gear
is placed and the power is recovered by attaching shafts or hubs to this gear. Though drive
chains are often simple oval loops, they can also go around corners by placing more than two
gears along the chain; gears that do not put power into the system or transmit it out are generally
known as idler-wheels. By varying the diameter of the input and output gears with respect to
each other, the gear ratio can be altered, so that, for example, the pedals of a bicycle can spin
all the way around more than once for every rotation of the gear that drives the wheels.
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4. A: WASH CYCLES
A stand-alone spin dryer used for extracting water from laundry The earliest washing machines
simply carried out a washing action when loaded with clothes and soap, filled with hot water,
and started. Over time machines became more and more automated, first with very complex
electromechanical controllers, then fully electronic controllers; users put clothes into the
machine, select a suitable program via a switch, start the machine, and come back to remove
clean and slightly damp clothes at the end of the cycle. The controller starts and stops many
different processes including pumps and valves to fill and empty the drum with water, heating,
and rotating at different speeds, with different combinations of settings for different fabrics.
4. B: WASHING
Many front loading machines have internal electrical heating elements to heat the wash water,
to near boiling if desired. Chemical cleaning action of the detergent and other laundry
chemicals increases greatly with temperature. Washing machine with internal heaters can use
special detergents formulated to release different chemical ingredients at different
temperatures, allowing different type of stains and soils to be cleaned from the clothes as the
wash water is heated up by the electrical heater. Higher-temperature washing uses more energy,
and many fabrics are damaged at higher temperatures. Temperatures exceeding 40 °C have the
undesirable effect of inactivating the enzymes when using biological detergent.
Many machines are cold-fill, connected to cold water only, which they heat to operating
temperature. Where water can be heated more cheaply or with less carbon dioxide emission
than by electricity, cold-fill operation is inefficient.
Front loaders need to use low-sudsing detergents because the tumbling action of the drum folds
air into the clothes load that can cause over-sudsing and overflows. However, due to efficient
use of water and detergent, the sudsing issue with front-loaders can be controlled by simply
using less detergent, without lessening cleaning action.
4. C: RINSING
Washing machines perform several rinses after the main wash to remove most of the detergent.
Modern washing machines use less water due to environmental concerns; however, this has led
to the problem of poor rinsing on many washing machines on the market, which can be a
problem to people who are sensitive to detergents. The Allergy UK website suggests re-running
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the rinse cycle, or rerunning the entire wash cycle without detergent. In response to complaints,
many washing machines allow the user to select additional rinse cycles, at the expense of higher
water usage and longer cycle time.
4. D: SPINNING
Higher spin speeds remove more water, leading to faster drying. If a heated clothes-drier is
used after the wash and spin, energy use is reduced if more water has been removed from
clothes. However, faster spinning can crease clothes more. Also, mechanical wear on bearings
increases rapidly with rotational speed, reducing life. Early machines would spin at only 300
RPM and, because of lack of any mechanical suspension, would often shake and vibrate.
Many modern machines are equipped with an automatic clothes load balancer, using a sealed
ring of viscous liquid that helps to counteract any out-of-balance distribution. Better machines
may include internal suspension and shock systems to reduce noise, and sensors and software
to detect and correct an out-of-balance load.
Separate spin-driers, without washing functionality, are available for specialised applications.
For example, a small high-speed centrifuge machine may be provided in locker rooms of
communal swimming pools to allow wet bathing costumes to be substantially dried to a slightly
damp condition after daily use.
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CHALLENGES
An alternative to manual washing
• Harsh detergent and straining scrubbing motions
• Awkward posture causes back pains
• Time-consuming, uncompensated labor limits economic and educational opportunities
• Lack of technological improvements for women
PROBLEM STATEMENTS
Women in society wash clothes manually, but the detergents are chemically harmful to their
hands, and the motion of scrubbing is straining to the muscles. Our goal is to design an
inexpensive and durable pedal-powered washing machine for use in rural areas to gently wash
clothes. Due to cost constraints, the washing machine is to be shared among several families
or can be used by a local entrepreneur to run a laundering service. The washing machine must
be easy to build and maintain locally with local materials, easy to operate (minimal required
steps), and easy to power by women or children. It must also be more comfortable to use than
manual methods and culturally acceptable in society.
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APPLICATIONS OF THE PEDAL POWERED
WASHING MACHINE
It is very useful into the local rural areas
PPWM can be used to wash the clothes.
This whole arrangement will be used as an exercise equipment
Use it at the dark areas where there is no any electricity.
Saving in detergent the water.
Better wash quality, scale free tub
Easy to operate and less effect of chemical on the women hand.
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PURPOSES
• Full-scale proof of concept
• Maximize use of bike parts
• Power matching
• Determine manufacturing challenge
ADVANTAGES
Efficiency:- It is much more efficient to wash clothes using the pedal washing machine than
to use the manual washing tanks. The machine washes and dries many clothes concurrently
whereas each item must be washed individually in the wash tank. It also requires less energy
when compared to vertical axis washing machines. The horizontal axis of rotation in the
washing machine uses less power because it rotates continuously without changing directions.
The operator does not need to combat the momentum and drag forces of a barrel full of water.
The washing machine is also more comfortable to use than the washing tanks. The operator
does not need to lean over the washing tank and submerge her hands in the soapy water. Instead,
the operator sits on the washing machine’s seat and pedals most of the time. She only needs
get up to load the machine, change the water and unload the machine. This leaves her hands
free to work on making crafts and keeps them out of the harmful detergent.
Affordability: - A natural location to install a Washing machine is at the public washing
stations. The women already use the washing stations and they will be able to share the washing
machine among the entire community. With a common washing machine, an individual family
will not need spend a large sum of money for a home washing machine. Those who would not
normally be able to afford such a device would be able to use one for free or for a small fee. A
Washing machine is also inexpensive to operate because the user does not need to pay for
power. This is especially important in places where electricity is extremely expensive. We have
minimized the use of other materials like angle iron and wood to reduce the cost to the end
customer.
Easyto Build and Maintain: -Unlike any of the other alternatives, the Washing machine
uses locally available materials or recycled bicycle parts. It can be produced in any area that
has prevalent bicycle technology and things like plastic buckets. Since the parts are widely
available, the Washing machine can serve as a basis for local entrepreneurs to start micro-
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enterprises which would stimulate the local economy. Another advantage of using locally
available parts is that the Washing machine is easy to repair. It is mechanically simple enough
that any bicycle repair shop would be able to service the pedal-drive.
DISADVANTAGES
Need much human effort.
It is heavy in weight.
Structure is complex.
Children can’t use it.
UNIQUENESS
Simplicity of using a single drum instead of inner and outer drums.
Ease of transportability.
By using such a pedal operated machine less water and no energy usage.
Cost will be less as compared to washing machine.
In rural areas electricity is scare so great advantage of such machine.
By attaching bicycle to such device it can use for exercise purpose.
Importance of mobility structure
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CONCLUSIONS
The machine must be inexpensive and easy to build if it will be adopted into the community.
We recognized this need and designed the machine from the start with low cost in mind. The
machine will only contain parts that are readily available in rural areas. This eliminates the
need to order or import components just for the washing machine. The machine also uses
bicycle parts for all the precision parts. These parts are very inexpensive because rural areas
have a surplus of unused bicycle parts. The pedal-powered washing machine is quite different
from the community’s current method of washing clothes; the community may be reluctant to
try the new machine. To help encourage the adoption of the washing machine, we will run
multiple trials with local women so we can adjust the design to meet their needs. We will run
the trial periods with groups like the women’s cooperative who are already familiar with pedal
powered machines; they have already proved they are willing to try new technologies. If
women in the cooperative accept and use the machines, then they will serve as spokes-people
for the new machine in their local community. Their support will greatly increase the credibility
of the machine so that local people will be willing to try it. We achieved what we desired i.e.
to build a manually driven pedal powered low cost washing machine using locally available
materials and performing necessary function of washing and rinsing with ease. Our washing
machine doesn’t consume electricity. The washing machine can be used by the urban people
also while workout and exercises. It can serve dual purposes. While cycling, the clothes can be
washed utilizing the pedalling of the human being. If the production of this washing machine
is done at commercial scale then the total production cost of the machine can be reduced to
40% of estimated cost.
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
9. A. USE OF CHAIR IN PLACE OF CYCLE FRAME
For making perfect cutting & washing of clothes more comfortable, the cycle
frame can be replaced with a chair. Use of chair will be more convenient for women
9. B. ENERGYSTORAGE
The energy being wasted during washing can be stored using flywheel and can be used at the
time of spin drying. This would reduce the effort required during drying and would increase
the overall capacity of the machine as more energy would be available during spin drying.
9. C. INCREASING CAPACITY
The capacity of washing can be increased so that more clothes can be washed, thus utilizing
the wasted energy. It has a disadvantage that all the clothes would not be rinsed and dried
simultaneously in the same cycle. The capacity of rinsing and drying is low as compared to
washing. Thus, increasing the washing capacity would require the rinsing and drying of the
clothes to be done in turns. The machine would then no longer complete the entire laundry
process in one cycle
9. D. DESIGNING A MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE
The energy wasted during washing can be utilized in most fruitful way by using it in another
household machine which would work simultaneously as the washing goes on. Load on the
new machine would be such that entire energy is consumed and not wasted. The excess energy
can be used to generate electricity to charge battery. It can be used to operate pedal powered
pumps. Many machines operated on pedal power have been developed such as, Cassava
graters, Coffee/grain hullers, cracking of oil palm nuts, Potter's wheels, Flexible shaft drive for
portable grinders, saws, etc., Tire pumps, Sewing machines.
Fig. 27 Operating a Wood Working Lathe
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Fig. 28 Operating a Circular Saw
Fig. 29 Water Pumping from a Shallow Well
Fig. 30 Corn Shelling
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