Hand Mixer
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Revision as of 16:05, 30 January 2008
The primary function of the hand mixer is to mix food (eggs, cake, etc.) by using a small motor to rotate two beaters.
User requirements:
- Mixes foods
- Is handheld and ergonomic
- Appearance is acceptable
Engineering specifications:
- maximum weight
- minimum mixer speed
- variable speed
Parts
The table below contains the Bill of Materials for the Durabrand Hand Mixer:
| Part # | Part Name | Category | Function | Material | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | External Switch | Input | Turns on and changes the speed of the mixer | ABS plastic | [[1]] |
| 2 | Eject button | Input | Ejects the beaters | ABS plastic | [[2]] |
| 3 | Ejector springs | Other | Returns button back to unpressed position | Metal | [[3]] |
| 4 | Case | Structural | Seperates inner parts from user and provides an ergonomic handle | ABS plastic | [[4]] |
| 5 | Switch | Input | Allows different amounts of current to enter the motor | copper and plastic | [[5]] |
| 6 | Magnet | Transmission | Creates a magnetic flux to make the current carrying copper wire in the motor rotate | ABS plastic | [[6]] |
| 7 | Fan | Other | Cools motor by sending air past it | ABS plastic | [[7]] |
| 8 | Motor | Input | Converts electrical energy into mechanical rotation energy | Mostly Copper | [[8]] |
| 9 | Gearshaft | Transmission | Carries rotational power from motor | Plastic | [[9]] |
| 10 | Gears | Transmission | Changes the shaft roatation from the motor into 2 parallel rotations | Metal | [[10]] |
| 11 | Power cord | Input | Plugs into wall and provides AC current | Copper and rubber | [[11]] |
| 12 | Beaters | Output | Mixes food | Metal | [[12]] |
| 13 | Wires | Input | carries current from switch to motor | Copper and rubber | [[13]] |
| 14 | Screws | Structural | Holds various pieces together | Metal | [[14]] |