Apple peeler redesign
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+ | ==Initial Ideas== | ||
+ | :1) Eliminate all the screws | ||
+ | :2) Motorize the peeler | ||
+ | :3) Lazer!!! | ||
+ | :4) Tray to hold the peeler | ||
+ | :5) Circular 1-step Blade | ||
+ | :6) Better Appearance Design | ||
+ | :7) Grow an apple that would automatically have the skin peel off by itself (after taking out from the fridge?) | ||
+ | :8) Solution that would dissolve the skin (?) | ||
+ | :9) Cut up the apple completely, and then filter out the skin, then reform it back to the shape of the apple | ||
+ | :10) Freezing up the apple so the skin cracked | ||
+ | :11) Have a mate to peel the apple for us | ||
+ | :12) Container that holds the apple, you turn the handle bar, then it peel the apple | ||
+ | :13) Centrifugal Force Apple Peeler | ||
+ | :14) Separate the corer, blade and the slicer | ||
+ | :15) Foldable peeler | ||
+ | :16) Adjustable size peeler | ||
+ | :17) Using scruber(?) to peel the skin instead | ||
+ | :18) Glue, Clamp instead of suction cup | ||
+ | :19) Part of the kitchen part | ||
+ | :20) Rotate the blade instead of rotating the apple | ||
+ | :21) Detachable blade? (combine the traditional peeler and the conventional one) | ||
+ | :22) Scanner that detect the soft/rotten part of the apple | ||
+ | :23) Automatic Super Fridge that peels every for you | ||
+ | :24) Optimize peeling process such that only the skin is being taking off | ||
+ | :25) New generation of apple!!! NO SKIN!!! WOHOOOOOO | ||
+ | :26) Use fertilizer that is not harmful | ||
+ | :27) Ultra sound to pulverize the skin | ||
+ | :28) Sand paper instead of the blade! | ||
+ | :29) A sphere with sand paper in so when one spin the sphere it peels the skin off | ||
+ | :30) Make the skin sweet so that you would love to eat the skin | ||
+ | :31) Adjustable size of the body so you can fit different size of apple/ vegetables on it | ||
+ | :32) Better grib | ||
+ | :33) Greener Material to plastic, no rusting, easier to manufacture | ||
+ | :34) Design that doesn’t need the box, so the supplier would have more space in store | ||
+ | :35) Decrease numbers of components maybe less than 5 parts!!!! | ||
+ | :36) Standardize all the fasteners | ||
+ | :37) Vertical peeler instead of horizontal | ||
+ | :38) Use Wire/string for peeling | ||
+ | :39) Single bladeSegments of blade | ||
+ | :40) Bendable blade | ||
+ | :41) Protection Blade Cover prevent from accidental cut | ||
+ | :42) Water Power instead of man power | ||
+ | :43) Foot Switch for handicap people | ||
+ | :44) Sound control | ||
+ | :45) Detachable Groove channel Assembly | ||
+ | :46) Set the groove channel to the default position automatically (spring attached?) | ||
+ | :47) Peeler returns to the default position (through some channel?) | ||
+ | :48) Integrate the blade with the main body | ||
+ | :49) Get rid of the spring?! | ||
+ | :50) Generate energy when turning the handle bar | ||
+ | :51) Switch between manual and auto | ||
+ | :52) Replace the spring with rubber band | ||
+ | :53) Hold the apple by magnet/ electro magnet | ||
+ | :54) Add more tooth on the tri-fork | ||
+ | :55) Sound interaction. Alerts user when finished peeling. | ||
+ | :56) Pet compatible apple peeler | ||
+ | :57) Light on apple peeler to see at night. | ||
+ | :58) Sensor to detect potential injury. Alarm when hand is close to blade. | ||
+ | :59) Blade turns blunt when user is in danger. | ||
+ | :60) Vacuum to clean skin and juice. | ||
+ | :61) Peel multiple apples at the same time. | ||
+ | :62) Multiple Blades | ||
+ | :63) Adjustable blade angle | ||
+ | :64) Blade equipped with pressure sensor | ||
+ | :65) Magnetic base | ||
+ | :66) Adhesive (glue, tape, velcro) on base | ||
+ | :67) User interface to alarm the user when appropriate steps are not followed | ||
+ | :68) Apple loaded into device with conveyer belt | ||
+ | :69) USB powered | ||
+ | :70) Solar peeler | ||
+ | :71) Make whole device square | ||
+ | :72) Apple core removing mechanism | ||
+ | :73) Series/Parallel connected peelers | ||
+ | :74) Easy disassemble – easy to clean | ||
+ | :75) Press/snap fit all components | ||
+ | :76) Safety camera connected to parent’s computer to protect children from accidents | ||
+ | :77) Automatic repositioning of groove channel by spring | ||
+ | :78) Longer lever | ||
+ | :79) Tri-fork on front and back for secure placement | ||
+ | :80) Tri-fork all the way through the apple | ||
+ | :81) Use carbon fiber to reduce weight | ||
+ | :82) Change design to appeal to small children – i.e. Disney | ||
+ | :83) Change handle from wood to rubber | ||
+ | :84) Scans apple for optimal peeling experience | ||
+ | :85) Alarms when device is not secure | ||
+ | :86) Intuitive use | ||
+ | :87) Attach LCD screen – TV, | ||
+ | :88) Apple peeling is scored | ||
+ | :89) Heating system for warm apple sensation!!! (Tri-fork) | ||
+ | :90) Injecting/Coating apple with chocolate, caramel during peeling process | ||
+ | :91) Blade attached to user | ||
+ | :92) Sweetness sensor | ||
+ | :93) Nutrition analyzing sensor | ||
+ | :94) Integrated can opener | ||
+ | :95) Integrated blade sharpener | ||
+ | :96) Floatable peeler to recover from shipwreck | ||
+ | :97) Direction of handle rotation changeable | ||
+ | :98) Emits ultrasound to keep pets away from peeler | ||
+ | :99) Apple vending machine with built in peeler | ||
+ | :100) Built in juicer and sauce making mechanism | ||
+ | :101) Automatic washing of apple | ||
+ | |||
=References= | =References= |
Revision as of 05:18, 6 October 2009
Contents |
Executive Summary
Market Research
Design Concepts
Design Comparison
Design Plan
Gantt Chart
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but you can download the software here.
ganttproject
then open with the file I am sending you through email now.
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Team Member Roles
Findings and Recommendations
Appendix
Initial Ideas
- 1) Eliminate all the screws
- 2) Motorize the peeler
- 3) Lazer!!!
- 4) Tray to hold the peeler
- 5) Circular 1-step Blade
- 6) Better Appearance Design
- 7) Grow an apple that would automatically have the skin peel off by itself (after taking out from the fridge?)
- 8) Solution that would dissolve the skin (?)
- 9) Cut up the apple completely, and then filter out the skin, then reform it back to the shape of the apple
- 10) Freezing up the apple so the skin cracked
- 11) Have a mate to peel the apple for us
- 12) Container that holds the apple, you turn the handle bar, then it peel the apple
- 13) Centrifugal Force Apple Peeler
- 14) Separate the corer, blade and the slicer
- 15) Foldable peeler
- 16) Adjustable size peeler
- 17) Using scruber(?) to peel the skin instead
- 18) Glue, Clamp instead of suction cup
- 19) Part of the kitchen part
- 20) Rotate the blade instead of rotating the apple
- 21) Detachable blade? (combine the traditional peeler and the conventional one)
- 22) Scanner that detect the soft/rotten part of the apple
- 23) Automatic Super Fridge that peels every for you
- 24) Optimize peeling process such that only the skin is being taking off
- 25) New generation of apple!!! NO SKIN!!! WOHOOOOOO
- 26) Use fertilizer that is not harmful
- 27) Ultra sound to pulverize the skin
- 28) Sand paper instead of the blade!
- 29) A sphere with sand paper in so when one spin the sphere it peels the skin off
- 30) Make the skin sweet so that you would love to eat the skin
- 31) Adjustable size of the body so you can fit different size of apple/ vegetables on it
- 32) Better grib
- 33) Greener Material to plastic, no rusting, easier to manufacture
- 34) Design that doesn’t need the box, so the supplier would have more space in store
- 35) Decrease numbers of components maybe less than 5 parts!!!!
- 36) Standardize all the fasteners
- 37) Vertical peeler instead of horizontal
- 38) Use Wire/string for peeling
- 39) Single bladeSegments of blade
- 40) Bendable blade
- 41) Protection Blade Cover prevent from accidental cut
- 42) Water Power instead of man power
- 43) Foot Switch for handicap people
- 44) Sound control
- 45) Detachable Groove channel Assembly
- 46) Set the groove channel to the default position automatically (spring attached?)
- 47) Peeler returns to the default position (through some channel?)
- 48) Integrate the blade with the main body
- 49) Get rid of the spring?!
- 50) Generate energy when turning the handle bar
- 51) Switch between manual and auto
- 52) Replace the spring with rubber band
- 53) Hold the apple by magnet/ electro magnet
- 54) Add more tooth on the tri-fork
- 55) Sound interaction. Alerts user when finished peeling.
- 56) Pet compatible apple peeler
- 57) Light on apple peeler to see at night.
- 58) Sensor to detect potential injury. Alarm when hand is close to blade.
- 59) Blade turns blunt when user is in danger.
- 60) Vacuum to clean skin and juice.
- 61) Peel multiple apples at the same time.
- 62) Multiple Blades
- 63) Adjustable blade angle
- 64) Blade equipped with pressure sensor
- 65) Magnetic base
- 66) Adhesive (glue, tape, velcro) on base
- 67) User interface to alarm the user when appropriate steps are not followed
- 68) Apple loaded into device with conveyer belt
- 69) USB powered
- 70) Solar peeler
- 71) Make whole device square
- 72) Apple core removing mechanism
- 73) Series/Parallel connected peelers
- 74) Easy disassemble – easy to clean
- 75) Press/snap fit all components
- 76) Safety camera connected to parent’s computer to protect children from accidents
- 77) Automatic repositioning of groove channel by spring
- 78) Longer lever
- 79) Tri-fork on front and back for secure placement
- 80) Tri-fork all the way through the apple
- 81) Use carbon fiber to reduce weight
- 82) Change design to appeal to small children – i.e. Disney
- 83) Change handle from wood to rubber
- 84) Scans apple for optimal peeling experience
- 85) Alarms when device is not secure
- 86) Intuitive use
- 87) Attach LCD screen – TV,
- 88) Apple peeling is scored
- 89) Heating system for warm apple sensation!!! (Tri-fork)
- 90) Injecting/Coating apple with chocolate, caramel during peeling process
- 91) Blade attached to user
- 92) Sweetness sensor
- 93) Nutrition analyzing sensor
- 94) Integrated can opener
- 95) Integrated blade sharpener
- 96) Floatable peeler to recover from shipwreck
- 97) Direction of handle rotation changeable
- 98) Emits ultrasound to keep pets away from peeler
- 99) Apple vending machine with built in peeler
- 100) Built in juicer and sauce making mechanism
- 101) Automatic washing of apple