ME4182

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ME4182 Preliminary Project Proposal
Team River

• Justis Brogan
• David Mann
• Nathan Scripps
• Aaron Aaron
• Kim Cartus
• Johanna Kauffman

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Index of Preliminary Ideas

• Single Cigarette Vending Machine
• Animal Gas Isolation Chamber
• Ratcheting Wrench
• Ice Blocker Blanket
• Refrigerator Bottle Dispenser
• Surf Board Inserts
• Golf Ball Picker Modification
• Improved Card Shuffler

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Single Cigarette Vending Machine
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Single Cigarette Vending Machine Deliverables

• deliver one cigarette without breaking it
• coin operated
• keep cigarettes fresh for a few days
• secure so it cannot be broken into
• attractive presentation

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Animal Gas Isolation Chamber
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Animal Gas Isolation ChamberDeliverables

• Sliding door mechanism that clings to the
  dimensions of the tank/cage.
• Lower cover to seal bottom of cage and prevent
  the escape of harmful gases.
• Sealed nozzle at top of cage to connect to
  anesthetic administration device.
• Locking clips along lower edges of tank to ensure
  attachment to bottomsealing cover.

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Ratcheting Pliers
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Ratcheting Wrench Deliverables

• Gives the benefits of locking pliers to remove
  stripped bolts, nuts, or otherhard to grasp
  items with an added feature.
• The ratcheting mechanism allowsquick removal of
  threaded items without having to release lock.
• Also allowseasier removal in tight spaces.

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Ice Blocker Blanket
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Ice Blocker BlanketDeliverables

• Sustain a surface temperature of 35ºF
• Water proof
• Cost feasible
• Portable
• Easy Storage

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Refrigerator Bottle Dispenser
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Refrigerator Bottle Dispenser Deliverables

• Fits on a refrigerator shelf. not much wider than
  a single bottle
• Presents a standing bottle at the front of the
  shelf
• Front loading, horizontal entry of bottles
• Bottles do not get shaken while traveling through
  the rack

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Surf Board Inserts
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Surf Board Inserts Deliverables

• Base board shape with interchangeable side rails
  and nose pieces
• 1 person can easily interchange rails
• Rails serve to significantly change buoyancy,
  rails density, "feel" depending on user
  preference
• Surf Board actually works/ floats

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Golf Ball Picker Modification
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Golf Ball Picker Modification Deliverables

• Effectively retrieve golf balls on driving range
• Basket system collects every ball on first pass
• Decrease overall picking time through efficiency

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Improved Card Shuffler
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Card Shuffler Deliverables

• Cut down on shuffling time
• Avoid bending cards
• Automatically separates deck
• Avoids noise
• Consistent shuffle every time
• For home use