Samoa Hostel Mechanical Munchy-Maker
Abstract
The Mechanical Munchy-Maker is a mechanical bicycle that turns human leg power into mechanical rotation and generates energy to power a kitchen appliance, such as a blender. It is designed to turn human leg power into mechanical rotation. As the user begins to pedal the stationary bike, the crank turns the front wheel using a chain drive. The front wheel is in contact with a spline-shaft that converts vertical circular motion into horizontal motion. The spline-shaft utilizes the friction produced by the contact of the spinning wheel with the spline-shaft to turn the blade on the blender. The design is capable of making various blended concoctions as desired.
Date
Fall 2010
Department
School of Engineering
Concentration/Emphasis
ENGR 215 — Introduction to Design
Advisor/Professor
Lonny Grafman
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