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AME 40463: Spring 2008

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Figures and Graphics

Here at Spinnitech, we value the capabilities that computers have granted to us. All of our staff is fully trained and proficient in the use of Pro/E CAD and other forms of computer analysis and modeling software.

We promise to keep our customer updated through photographical and video documentation of our design process, ensuring customer satisfaction every step of the way.

Video

 

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Bill of Materials

This section includes a table of the outsourced parts and list of CAD drawings for each in-house fabricated part.

Outsourced Parts

This table includes a list of the outsourced parts, along with the source and the purchaser.

 

Subsystem ItemQuantity VendorPurchaser
     
Cup Dispenser Rubber roofing gasket1Lowe'sCaitlin
 Metal ducting1Lowe'sMike
 UHMW C-Channel1Lowe'sMike
 HDPE 1.5" x 1.5 bar1McMasterMike
 1/4" Shoulder screw 1 McMaster Mike
 .25" coupler1JamecoKyoko
     
Pellet Dispenser 4" dia, 9" HDPE cylinder1McMasterKyoko
 Spider coupler2McMasterMike
 Buna-N Spider rubber1McMasterMike
 Polymeric Force Sensors4TekscanMichael
 Trash Can (pellet hopper)1Wal-MartMichael
 Carriage bolts1Lowe'sMichael
     
Lid Dispenser Linear Solenoid Punch1McMasterMike
Turntable and Frame .5" dia, 3.5" shoulder bolt1McMasterKyoko
 Shelving Unit1Lowe'sMike
 3/4" thick 3'x7' Particle board1Lowe'sCaitlin
 Metal support rods2Lowe'sMike
Motors Stepper Motor2JamecoKyoko
 Stepper motor1JamecoKyoko
Fasteners 1/4"-20 1" bolts50McMasterKyoko
 1/4"-20 nuts100 McMaster Kyoko
 Screws1 McmasterCaitlin
 24 gauge wire 1 Lowe's Caitlin
 1/2" x 3/4" L-brackets (qty 4)6Lowe's Caitlin
 2" bolts (qty 4)1Lowe'sCaitlin
 Washers1Lowe'sNick
 1/4"-20 2.5" bolts with nuts1Lowe'sNick
 Large Washers1Lowe'sNick
 No. 6 washers1Lowe'sMike
 1/4" x4" bolts 4 Lowe's Mike
 1/4" hex nuts4Lowe'sMike
 1/4" washers8Lowe'sMike
 #6x1" screws2Lowe'sMike
 #6x1-1/2" screws1Lowe'sMike
Raw Materials 1/4" 3'x2' HDPE sheet1 McMasterKyoko
  .5" dia, 8' HDPE rod1McMasterKyoko

Outsourced BOM

 

In-House Fabricated Parts

Each in-house fabricated part links to a CAD drawing which details the dimensions necessary for machining.

Turntable

Turntable
Legs
Guiderail
Shaft Plates

 

Cup Dispenser

Crank
Coupler
Slider
Slider holder
Support Table
Legs
Motor bracket (front)
Motor bracket (middle)
Motor bracket (back)

 

Pellet Dispenser

Retaining ring
Wheel
Motor casing
Motor bracket

 

Lid Dispenser

Arm
Shaft
Table base
Table top
Coupler
Guide rods
Leg
Motor support plate
Solenoid base 1
Solenoid base 2

 

Lid Sealer

Leg
Cup Holder
Top plate
Top circle
Top support
Piston table top
Reservoir brackets

 

In-House BOM

 

Sub-assemblies

This section includes exploded views with bill of materials for each of the subsystems: cup dispenser, pellet dispenser, lid dispenser, lid sealer, turntable, and frame.

Cup Dispenser

Cup Holder

Cup Crank-Slider Mechanism

 

Pellet Dispenser

Pellet Dispenser and Hopper Mechanism

 

Lid Dispenser

Lid Dispenser Mechanism

 

Lid Sealer

Capper Plate

Pneumatic Piston

Pressure Reservoir

 

Turntable

Turntable Setup

 

Frame Setup

Frame Setup

 

Complete Assembly

This section includes CAD and line drawings of the complete assembly from front and side views. Also included is a drawing detailing the sub-assemblies included in the master assembly.

 

Complete Assembly

 

Front View

CAD screenshot

Line drawing

 

Side View

CAD screenshot

Line drawing

 

 

 

 

 

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