Group 11 - Dual Stage Snow Thrower (Gasoline Powered) - Gate 1 - Revision history

MAE 277 2012 - Group 11: /* Management Profile */

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Management Profile

MAE 277 2012 - Group 11 at 15:59, 28 November 2012

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MAE 277 2012 - Group 11: /* Work Proposal */

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Work Proposal

MAE 277 2012 - Group 11: /* Product Alternatives Profile */

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Product Alternatives Profile

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Product Alternatives Profile

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 |Position || Member || Responsibilities || Phone Number || Email
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-|Project Manager || Kristin Cameron || Directing the work of other members of the project.<br />Final authority/approval of each step || (716) 982-3823 || kcameron@buffalo.edu
+|Project Manager || Kristin Cameron || Directing the work of other members of the project.<br />Final authority/approval of each step || **removed after semester ended** || **removed after semester ended**
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 |Communications Liaison || Minh Dao || Maintaining/editing the article pages<br />Organizing the research and contributions of other members || (716) 479-1485 || minhdao@buffalo.edu

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		+	== Introduction ==
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		+	This is the planning stage where we conduct a preliminary examination of the machine and come up with the steps for disassembly.
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	== Work Proposal ==		== Work Proposal ==

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 We will disassemble a Toro CCR2000 Single-Stage Snow Thrower and examine the parts for various ways to improve upon it. (Note: Due to a mistake on the initial project proposal, the Snow Thrower was labeled as a Dual-Stage. It is a Single-Stage.)
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-The foremost machine is the product we will be examining.
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 '''Tentative Plan:'''

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 '''Tentative Plan:'''
-) We will empty the machine of all fluid. As the engine does not have a cooling system, the fluid will only be the gasoline and oil mixture.
+) We will empty the machine of all fluid using a pump type siphon. As the engine does not have a cooling system, the fluid will only be the gasoline and oil mixture.
 ) We will disconnect the drive line from the handle, and remove the key from the machine to ensure that it cannot ignite.
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 ) We will break down the rest of the chassis and set it aside. This will require power tools such as drills with screwdriver bits and liberal application of lubricating oil due to the age of the machine and rust-fusing of the parts.
-) We will carefully disassemble the engine, and clean out the cylinders and piston assembly.
+) We will carefully disassemble the engine, and clean out the cylinders and piston assembly.  This will require hex and Torx bits as well as the previous tools.  We may need a vise for some steps.
 ) We will examine all the parts, and determine which parts can be or have been improved since the model's introduction.
-) We will carefully reassemble the entire machine, beginning with the chassis and testing the engine once it is completed to ensure functionality.
+) We will carefully reassemble the entire machine, beginning with the chassis and testing the engine once it is completed to ensure functionality.  This will require a few additional tools: a multimeter, a torque wrench (recommended), and blue Loctite or new lock nuts.
 ) We will submit our report on the snow thrower.

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   || •	Can only handle limited feet of snow<br />•	Limited length of cord<br />•	Not suitable for wet and paved surfaces<br />•	Expensive
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-|Snow blower truck (No Price Available)<br />[[File:Big one.jpeg]] || •	High RPM fan helps to throw the snow far out<br />•	Controlled from the driver seat<br />•	Chute can be adjusted and manipulated to any direction<br />•	Reliable and fast performance<br />•	Can handle any amount of snow<br />•	It considerably decreases the  amount of time to shovel<br />•	Efficient shoveling
+|Snow blower truck ($1000-$1500)<br />[[File:Big one.jpeg]] || •	High RPM fan helps to throw the snow far out<br />•	Controlled from the driver seat<br />•	Chute can be adjusted and manipulated to any direction<br />•	Reliable and fast performance<br />•	Can handle any amount of snow<br />•	It considerably decreases the  amount of time to shovel<br />•	Efficient shoveling
   || •	Limited visibility due to snow and fog<br />•	Expensive and high maintenance cost<br />•	It has to be maintained at frequent intervals<br />•	Occupy more space<br />•	High level emission<br />•	Specific skill set for operation is required<br />•	Cannot be easily handled<br />•	Consumes more fuel
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   || •	Very expensive<br />•	Requires knowledge to operate<br />•	Regular maintenance<br />•	Environment pollution<br />•	Hydraulic system has to be maintain frequent at subzero condition<br />•	Need license, insurance and registration  to operate<br />•	Noise pollution
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