Design Challenge - Roller Gear Mechanism
The "Failure is Always an Option" Team
In this design challenge we worked in a product design team to create a solution to a chosen problem. This design challenge gave us the opportunity to apply all of our IED skills and knowledge. We utilized all steps of
the design process to find a solution that meets the specific design requirements.
the design process to find a solution that meets the specific design requirements.
Gantt Chart
Group Norms
-Be respectful
-Be practical not prideful
-Consider all options
-Listen carefully to each other’s ideas
-Don’t waste time
-Come to class every day
-Don’t make final decisions without talking to the other person first
-Discuss topics in class
-No other classes’ homework
-Slow down and think about things first
-Proofread everything
-Check Gantt chart every day
-Don’t go overboard
-Be practical not prideful
-Consider all options
-Listen carefully to each other’s ideas
-Don’t waste time
-Come to class every day
-Don’t make final decisions without talking to the other person first
-Discuss topics in class
-No other classes’ homework
-Slow down and think about things first
-Proofread everything
-Check Gantt chart every day
-Don’t go overboard
Consequence
-Extra project related work to do outside of class
Design Brief
Client Company: Table Toppers
Target Consumer: Wealthy peoples and children
Designers: J. Jasne and M. Beck
Problem Statement: An old plan for a Roller Gear Mechanism has been found in the bowels of the
company storage facility. The company would like to market the contraption because
people are no longer fascinated with Newton’s Cradle.
Design Statement: Make an elegant worktop display from the plans, and a more modern version.
Constraints: 1. Base the product off the plans
2. Cannot be bigger than one cubed foot
3. Must have three moving parts (at least)
4. Must be durable
5. Must be lightweight
Design Process
Identify the Problem
People need a new toy for table top entertainment. The Newton's Cradle is no longer mystical.
Generating Concepts
The original plans can be found in the book Levy, Raymond. "Roller-Gearing Mechanism." Making Mechanical Marvels in Wood. New York: Sterling Pub., 1991. 169-79. Print. Pages shown below
We generated many ideas by looking at prior solutions, brainstorming, and free sketching.
Prior solutions - Google image search "Roller Gear Mechanism"
Prior solutions - Google image search "Roller Gear Mechanism"
Brainstorming Ideas
Make colorful, rounded and plastic Triangle shaped base Propeller Squiggles Propeller with angled wings Foldable/pocket sized Lights up small lightblulb Glass version Cut out back plate
Sketches
Decision Matrix
IPT's
IDW's
Assembly Files