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Contents
Background
slide 3
Problem Statement Slide 4
Solution Approach Slide 5
Project Schedule Slide 6
Concept Design Slide 7
Material Selection Slides 8 11
Manufacturing Process Slide 12
Configuration Design Slide 13
Parametric Design Slide 14
Detail Drawing Slide 15
Assembly Drawing Slide 16
Design for X Slide 17
Economic Analysis Slide 18
Concluding Remarks Slide 19
References Slide 20
Background
The Shovel is one of the most common tools we have. Its a tool almost
everyone uses, but is especially used by contractor and anyone who needs
to move soil. The shovel is used to help spread Blacktop, to level soil so
that concrete can be poured, moving gravel, digging holes, and even to
clean the tracks on a muddy dozer or excavator. The rake is also an
important tool because it allows soil, dirt or blacktop to be leveled out. No
one wants a lumpy drive way. The rake is also a useful tool used to break
the dirt up, move it around and can also be used to help level soil. Our
group set out to redesign and combine these tools into a more compact and
durable version using the various stages of the design process, such as
concept design, configuration design, parametric design, and detail design.
Problem Statement
Our Group decided to make a more compact, versatile, and durable design
for the Shovel, Rake, and Hoe. This will save people such as contractors
space in their tool boxes and also provide a product that will last longer
than the traditional designs. This would be especially important for
contractors who have limited space in their tool boxes or tool trailers. It
would also reduce the chance that their shovel, hoe, or rake would break on
the job, which could lead to a delay in the job getting done and cost the
contractor money.
Solution Approach
Project Schedule
Concept Design
Materials Selection
Because our products durability and reliability depended so much upon the
material we chose to construct it from, it was important that we choose
suitable materials. We needed material that was both strong and elastic
enough to not be brittle or break from repeated loads being applied.
For the handle, we chose to use ABS plastic. This was because of its
strength, ductility, price, and its ability to be easily recycled.
For the shaft we chose to use fiberglass, because of its high strength and
durability.
For the heads we chose to use a mild steel because of its strength, elasticity,
low cost, and its ability to be easily recycled.
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Manufacturing Process
Stamp press molds need to be built for the different attachments, which are
the hoe, rake, shovel and the handle that goes on the end of the shaft. These
molds will have to be designed with CAD software and then cut out of high
strength steel using a CNC machine. The molds for the hoe, rake and
shovel will need to be designed to accommodate a stamping process to
stamp press the designs out of medal. The stamped press parts will then be
welded to a special machined attachment that will allow it to attach to the
shaft handle. The handle at the end of the shaft handle will be made out of
a durable ABS plastic and will use a process known as injection molding.
The shaft handle will be made out of a high density Fiberglass and will be
the backbone of the soil moving kit.
Configuration Design
Parametric Design
Detail Drawing
Assembly Drawing
Design for X
The main thing we did to ensure that our product was both
durable and Reliable was by selecting material that was both
strong and elastic enough to not be brittle. We also looked at this
materials environmental impacts. The steel and ABS plastic are
both commonly recycled. Fiberglass has proven hard to recycle,
but a new method has been found. This method involves taking
old fiberglass and using it in cement mixtures.
Economic Analysis
Concluding Remarks
Our product improves the overall quality and versatility of tools like the
shovel, rake, and hoe. Our product will be more durable than their
traditional counter-parts and will thus have a longer life-span, reducing the
amount of waste from similar product. It will also be easier to replace the
head or handle than the standard designs, should the product eventually
break. This is a product that would likely be used by general contractors,
who would appreciate the products ability to save space as well as it's more
durable design. In the future more heads such as a mattock or pick end
could be adapted to fit on our product, increasing its usefulness and
versatility.
References
Fiberline, Breakthrough: Recycling of Fiberglass is now reality, (Sep
14th 2010) from:
http://fiberline.com/news/miljoe/breakthrough-recycling-fibreglass-nowreality
Chris Loughnane, When to use nonlinear finite element analysis, (2011)
http://www.pdnotebook.com/2011/07/when-to-use-nonlinear-finite-eleme
nt-analysis/
Torsten hoglund, Frans Soetens, Jan Rothe, Jurgen Hirsch, Marc
Ryckeboer, Steinar Lundberg, Aluminum vs. Steel: Stress-strain
behaviour, (2010)
http://aluminium.matter.org.uk/content/html/eng/default.asp?catid=2
17&pageid=2144417131
Robert J Eggert, Engineering Design 2nd Edition, (2010)