Introduction to Design
- Title : MECHANICAL TIMING DEVICE
Objective
To conduct a Design Research on a Mechanical Timing Device
Background
A Mechanical Timing Device is a sub system of a product which in itself consists of mechanical components such as gears, springs, rotating structures and trigger mechanisms. This device is normally used by a bigger system that requires initiation of a subsequent function being triggered automatically after a specific elapse of time.
Deliverables
Students are to produce a report on the findings which will consists of the components, the materials of the components, the function of each component and the overall sequential function.
Duration
The minor project ends on the 4th week where students are to present the report orally and in written form with sketches using not more than 5 pieces of A3 drawing papers.
Report Format
The 1st page shall contain the title, research objective and writer’s name. The following 3 pages shall contain flowcharts (or bubble map), sketches with major dimensions and text at best explaining the product being researched. The final page shall include a suggestion of its usage in a complete system with the required adaptability changes.
Marks
Individual marks of 15 % of the semester total are allocated for the mini project not including the oral presentation.
Note
This is a design research where students report on existing products that are already available and not to engage on designing a new product.
- Title : MECHANICAL TRIGGER MECHANISM
Objective
To conduct a Design Research on a Mechanical Trigger Mechanism
Background
A Mechanical Trigger Mechanism is a sub system of a product which in itself consists of mechanical components such as gears, springs, levers, linkages and rotating structures. This device is normally used by a bigger system that requires starting of a subsequent function automatically by movement of the components.
Deliverables
Students are to produce a report on the findings which will consists of the components, the materials of the components, the function of each component and the overall sequential function.
Duration
The minor project ends on the 4th week where students are to present the report orally and in written form with sketches using not more than 5 pieces of A3 drawing papers.
Report Format
The 1st page shall contain the title, research objective and writer’s name. The following 3 pages shall contain flowcharts (or bubble map), sketches with major dimensions and text at best explaining the product being researched. The final page shall include a suggestion of its usage in a complete system with the required adaptability changes.
Marks
Individual marks of 15 % of the semester total are allocated for the mini project not including the oral presentation.
Note
This is a design research where students report on existing products that are already available and not to engage on designing a new product.
- Title : MOTION TRANSFER DEVICE
Objective
To conduct a Design Research on a Motion Transfer Device.
Background
A Motion Transfer Device is a sub system of a product which in itself consists of mechanical components such as gears, springs, rotating structures, linkages and trigger mechanisms. This device is normally used by a bigger system that requires change of direction of a motion from either rotational to translational or vice versa.
Deliverables
Students are to produce a report on the findings which will consists of the components, the materials of the components, the function of each component and the overall sequential function.
Duration
The minor project ends on the 4th week where students are to present the report orally and in written form with sketches using not more than 5 pieces of A3 drawing papers.
Report Format
The 1st page shall contain the title, research objective and writer’s name. The following 3 pages shall contain flowcharts (or bubble map), sketches with major dimensions and text at best explaining the product being researched. The final page shall include a suggestion of its usage in a complete system with the required adaptability changes.
Marks
Individual marks of 15 % of the semester total are allocated for the mini project not including the oral presentation.
Note
This is a design research where students report on existing products that are already available and not to engage on designing a new product.
Project Brief
The Sorting Machine
In today’s world “going green” has become a top priority in our society, and sustainable design are at the forefront of this green revolution. While many designers are focusing on passive and active energy systems, the reuse of recycled materials such as soda cans, plastic bottles, and boxed drinks is beginning to stand out as an innovative, highly effective of sustainable design.
Students are required to design a Sorting Machine that are capable of sorting recyclable materials which are Aluminium Cans, Plastic Bottle, and Boxed Drinks.
At the beginning of the operation, the machine must be able to carry a load consist of 9 mixed materials (3 Aluminium Cans, 3 Plastic Bottles, and 3 Boxed Drinks). The machine will then be able to sort/separate these mixed materials into 3 separate groups accordingly as shown in Figure 1 below. The machine must be fully automated and the total operation will not be more than 30 sec.
