Design for Manufacturability
Mop Bucket Redesign
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Redesign by:
Mark Ang Winter 2005 |
A combination mop bucket and wringer is used for small scale cleaning in almost every commercial application. Snap fits were used in the redesign in three locations in order to reduce manufacturing and assembly costs. Most notably, consumers will now be able to mop floors without constant bending over to wring the mop with the addition of a foot pedal for the wringing mechanism. The wringer press uses snap fits to ease assembly and allows the mop compression to be in the vertical position which minimizes the applied force needed. Also, consumers can now empty the bucket without lifting by using the bung located on the front to drain the bucket after use. A redesigned compliant handle will prevent the product from oscillating and potentially spilling. The hinge prevents the rocking motion of the bucket by injecting molding the bucket and handle in one piece, these two parts are now connected by a two position hinge. The redesign incorporates many improvements for users while reducing manufacturing costs and improving product quality. This redesign was developed by Mark Ang, Connor Henley, Ali Sani, and Stan Shea in Winter 2005, instructors: Prof. Sridhar Kota, Mentor Dr. Donald Malen, and Teaching Assistant Audrey Plinta.
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Pictorial Summary
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