Can Opener
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| align="center"|Holds, protects, and supports internal and external components | | align="center"|Holds, protects, and supports internal and external components | ||
| align="center"|ABS plastic | | align="center"|ABS plastic | ||
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|align="center"|Guide bar | |align="center"|Guide bar | ||
| align="center"|Support element | | align="center"|Support element | ||
| − | |align="center"|Guides lever arm and can | + | | align="center"|Guides lever arm and can |
| align="center"|Metal | | align="center"|Metal | ||
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| align="center"|Holds can lid | | align="center"|Holds can lid | ||
| align="center"|Ceramics | | align="center"|Ceramics | ||
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| align="center"|Rotates can | | align="center"|Rotates can | ||
| align="center"|Metal | | align="center"|Metal | ||
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| align="center"|Cuts though can lid | | align="center"|Cuts though can lid | ||
| align="center"|Metal | | align="center"|Metal | ||
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| align="center"|Holds blade and magnet; on/off switch | | align="center"|Holds blade and magnet; on/off switch | ||
| align="center"|Plastic | | align="center"|Plastic | ||
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| align="center"|Rotates the geared wheel | | align="center"|Rotates the geared wheel | ||
| align="center"|Metal plate, coil | | align="center"|Metal plate, coil | ||
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| align="center"|Converts the electrical energy into the horizontal mechanical energy | | align="center"|Converts the electrical energy into the horizontal mechanical energy | ||
| align="center"|Metal, plastic, and ball bearings | | align="center"|Metal, plastic, and ball bearings | ||
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| align="center"|Reduces speed of rotation and provides more torque; connects to geared wheel | | align="center"|Reduces speed of rotation and provides more torque; connects to geared wheel | ||
| align="center"|Inner gear - metal; outer gear - plastic | | align="center"|Inner gear - metal; outer gear - plastic | ||
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| align="center"|Completes circuit; on/off switch | | align="center"|Completes circuit; on/off switch | ||
| align="center"|Copper with plastic plate (nonconductor) | | align="center"|Copper with plastic plate (nonconductor) | ||
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| align="center"|Supplies power to motor | | align="center"|Supplies power to motor | ||
| align="center"|Wires and insulation with a metal connection | | align="center"|Wires and insulation with a metal connection | ||
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Revision as of 12:47, 31 January 2008
Contents |
Function
This can opener is manufactured by Durabrand. The primary function of the can opener is to open cans by cutting the metal lid off. An electrical motor spins the geared wheel, which in turn spins the can. The blade remains stationary as it cuts the lid off.
User Requirements
- plug outlet to power the device
- standard size canned product
- small enough can to be successfully held by the can opener
Engineering Specifications
- power output
- can diameter
- can height and weight
Parts
The table belows lists the Bill of Materials for the Durabrand Can Opener:
| Part # | Part Name | Category | Function | Material | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casing | Structural component | Holds, protects, and supports internal and external components | ABS plastic |  |
| 2 | Guide bar | Support element | Guides lever arm and can | Metal |  |
| 3 | Magnet | Support element | Holds can lid | Ceramics |  |
| 4 | Geared wheel | Output | Rotates can | Metal |  |
| 5 | Cutting blade | Output | Cuts though can lid | Metal |  |
| 6 | Lever arm | Structural component | Holds blade and magnet; on/off switch | Plastic |  |
| 7 | Motor | Input | Rotates the geared wheel | Metal plate, coil |  |
| 8 | Medium gear | Output | Converts the electrical energy into the horizontal mechanical energy | Metal, plastic, and ball bearings |  |
| 9 | Large gear | Transmission | Reduces speed of rotation and provides more torque; connects to geared wheel | Inner gear - metal; outer gear - plastic |  |
| 10 | Switch | Power supply | Completes circuit; on/off switch | Copper with plastic plate (nonconductor) |  |
| 11 | Power cord | Power supply | Supplies power to motor | Wires and insulation with a metal connection |  |
