Lamp stand mechanical arm redesign

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	==='''Modular Base'''===		==='''Modular Base'''===
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		+	===='''Positive Features'''====
		+	===='''Negative Features'''====
	==='''Goose neck Lamp'''===		==='''Goose neck Lamp'''===
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		+	===='''Positive Features'''====
		+	===='''Negative Features'''====
	==='''Magnetic Base with Current'''===		==='''Magnetic Base with Current'''===
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		+	===='''Positive Features'''====
		+	===='''Negative Features'''====
	==='''Ceramic Lamp Shade'''===		==='''Ceramic Lamp Shade'''===
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		+	===='''Positive Features'''====
		+	===='''Negative Features'''====
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		+	=='''Pugh Chart'''==
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		+	Compares the solutions we came up with to the base model & the patent search results
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		+	=='''Recommendations'''==
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		+	=='''Gant Chart'''==
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		+	=='''Team Member Roles'''==
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		+	=='''Appendix'''==
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		+	==='''Brainstorming Ideas'''===

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Revision as of 08:38, 7 October 2008

Contents 1 Executive Summary 2 Stakeholders 3 Results of Research 3.1 Opportunities Identified 4 Patent Search & Key Findings 5 Description of Solutions 5.1 Modular Base 5.1.1 Positive Features 5.1.2 Negative Features 5.2 Goose neck Lamp 5.2.1 Positive Features 5.2.2 Negative Features 5.3 Magnetic Base with Current 5.3.1 Positive Features 5.3.2 Negative Features 5.4 Ceramic Lamp Shade 5.4.1 Positive Features 5.4.2 Negative Features 6 Pugh Chart 7 Recommendations 8 Gant Chart 9 Team Member Roles 10 Appendix 10.1 Brainstorming Ideas

Executive Summary

Stakeholders

• Retail
  • Small packaging to allow for less space taken up on the shelf
  • Light weight for easy movement
  • No fork lift required for movement of product in bulk
  • Low bulk purchase cost
  • Reliable to ensure minimal product returns or exchanges

• Consumer
  • Low cost option relative to utility obtained from product
  • Precise placement of light source can be obtained throughout the life of the lamp.
  • Stable fixture for light source
  • Eliminate the need to touch hot surfaces while lamp is in use
  • No assembly required. If it is required no tooling or instructions required
  • Movement of light source can be obtained with minimal force needed.
  • Aesthetically appealing
  • No injury incurred while using lamp
  • Maximum brightness of light source to illuminate large area
  • Light source (bulb or LED) should not be visible to the user during normal use
  • Easy on/off mechanism
  • Long cord, but short enough so it does not cause too much apparent clutter.
  • Light weight and easy to transport
  • Packaging with sufficient information to ensure product can meet needs of customer

Results of Research

Opportunities Identified

Patent Search & Key Findings

Description of Solutions

Modular Base

Positive Features

Negative Features

Goose neck Lamp

Positive Features

Negative Features

Magnetic Base with Current

Positive Features

Negative Features

Ceramic Lamp Shade

Positive Features

Negative Features

Pugh Chart

Compares the solutions we came up with to the base model & the patent search results

Recommendations

Gant Chart

Team Member Roles

Appendix

Brainstorming Ideas