nostalgia electrics popcorn maker
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WTSN 103 Section 56 Team 2
D A N I E L L E G O L D I N S K Y D I M I T R I G R A M M A T I K O P O U L O S
POPCORN MAKER REVERSE ENGINEERING DESIGN
J A K E G R O E Z I N G E R E U G E N E M E R E C K I
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OVERVIEW
• Project Information • Product Description • Functional Decomposition Documents • Schematic, flowchart, and spreadsheet
• Bill of Materials • Original Design • Exploded & assembled views, detailed drawings
• Product Criteria • Evaluation Methods • Paul & Beitz and Pugh’s
• Modified Design • Modified Decomposition Documents • Conclusion • References
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PROJECT INFORMATION
• What did we do?• Research • De-construct • Model • Document• Brainstorm
• Why did we do it?• Improve functionality of product • Boost Customer Satisfaction
• Problem Statement • Based on the current design, popcorn is being sporadically ejected
from the chute, causing difficulties for any bowl to collect all of the popcorn
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
• Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker
• Company: Nostalgia Electrics
• Cost: $17.88 + shipping and handling
• Made in China
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FUNCTIONAL FLOWCHART
Produces popcorn
Heats popping chamber
Heats kernels
Pops kernels
Houses popcorn
Contains kernels in popping chamber
Stores cooked
popcorn in main housing
section
Dispenses popcorn
Expels cooked popcorn
out chute
Empties out
machine for next
use
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DECOMPOSITION SPREADSHEET
Part Input Function Output
Screw (1) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Rotational force Fastens two parts together Rotational force
Special Screw (2) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Rotational force Fastens two specific parts together
Rotational force
Bolt (3) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Mechanical force Fasten parts together Mechanical force
Kernel Measuring Cup (4) Polypropylene
Mechanical motion Measures, scoops, and pours kernels
Material flow
H-Bar (5) Polypropylene
Mechanical Supports back of assembly Mechanical force
Nut (6) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Mechanical force Holds bolt (3) in place Mechanical force
Clear Plastic Cover (7) Polypropylene
Mechanical force Encapsulates popcorn chamber
Material flow
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DECOMPOSITION SPREADSHEET
Part Input Function Output
Handle (8) Polypropylene
Mechanical motion Provides mobility to assembly
Material flow
Decorative Upper ½ of Top (9) Polypropylene
Material flow Holds Kernel Measuring Cup (4)
Mechanical force
Kernel Chamber (10) Aluminum 1350
Mechanical force Contains kernels until fully popped
Mechanical force
Metal Slanted Plate (11) Aluminum 1350
Mechanical force Directs flow of popcorn Material flow
Decorative bottom ½ of top (12) Polypropylene
Mechanical force Covers the top of machine Mechanical force
Kernel Chamber Holder (13) Polypropylene
Mechanical force Holds inner components Mechanical force
Motor Casing (14)Polypropylene
Mechanical force Encases motor (22) Mechanical force
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DECOMPOSITION SPREADSHEET
Part Input Function Output
Brass Chamber Bar (15) Aluminum 1350
Mechanical force Fastens all four side of plastic cover
Mechanical force
Fan Component (16) Aluminum 1350
Rotational force Moves kernels in chamber (10)
Mechanical motion
Heating Component (17) Various
Electrical flow Pops kernels Thermal energy
Circular Metal Clamp (18) Aluminum 1350
Mechanical force Fastens wires together Mechanical force
Red Connecting Bar (19) Polypropylene
Mechanical force Fastens metal slanted plate (11) to kernel chamber holder (13)
Mechanical force
Large Heat Protector (20) Fiberglass 320
Mechanical force Protects kernel chamber (10) from overheating
Mechanical force
Small Heat Protector (21) Fiberglass 320
Mechanical force Protects upper and lower ½ of top (9,12) from overheating
Mechanical force
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DECOMPOSITION SPREADSHEET
Part Input Function Output
Motor BB (22) Various
Electrical flow Converts electricity to mechanical force
Mechanical motion
Wheel (23) Polypropylene
Mechanical force Holds popcorn maker up Mechanical force
Hub Cap (24) Polypropylene
Mechanical force Secure half axle (25) to wheel (23)
Mechanical force
Half Axle (25) Polypropylene
Mechanical force Connects wheel (23) to kernel chamber holder (13)
Mechanical force
Kernel Catcher (26)Aluminum 1350
Mechanical force Pushes kernels back down to kernel chamber (10)
Mechanical motion
Popcorn Chamber Extender (27) Aluminum 1350
Mechanical force Contains kernels that escape kernel chamber (10)
Mechanical force
Power Cord (28) rubber, copper
Electrical flow Provides electricity for machine to run
Electrical energy
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CRITERIA
Safety (.25)• Unlikely to inflict injury• Avoid any risk of burning • Electrical components shielded from contact
Cost (.15)• Affordable for the average consumer• Minimal capital investment for modification
Time Efficiency (.20)• Cannot slow down cooking process • More popped in less time
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CRITERIA
Durability (.10)• Lasts an extended amount of time• Stay intact when moved • Maintain the same work efficiency after being transported
Cleanliness (.10)• Kernels will not be pre-ejected • All popcorn will land in the designated container
Quality (.20)• Majority of kernels popped • No burnt kernels
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ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Removable flap over the kernel chamber • Deepen the kernel chamber
• Lower height of kernel catcher • Re-shape mouth funnel
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MODIFIED FUNCTIONAL FLOWCHART
Produces popcorn
Heats popping chamber
Heats kernels
Pops kernels
Houses popcorn
Contains
kernels in
popping
chamber
Stores cooked popcor
n in main
housing
section
Dispenses popcorn
Expels cooked popcorn out chute
Empties out
machine for next use
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MODIFIED DECOMPOSITION SPREADSHEET
*new spout with narrower opening
Part Input Function Output
Screw (1) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Rotational force Fastens two parts together Rotational force
Special Screw (2) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Rotational force Fastens two specific parts together
Rotational force
Bolt (3) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Mechanical force Fasten parts together Mechanical force
Kernel Measuring Cup (4) Polypropylene
Mechanical motion Measures, scoops, and pours kernels
Material flow
H-Bar (5) Polypropylene
Mechanical Supports back of assembly Mechanical force
Nut (6) 18-8 Stainless Steel
Mechanical force Holds bolt (3) in place Mechanical force
Clear Plastic Cover (7) Polypropylene*
Mechanical force Encapsulates popcorn chamber
Material flow
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CONCLUSION
• Customer Reviews • Product Testing • Solid Edge Designs • Documentation & Evaluation • Modification
Any Questions?
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REFERENCES
• DragonFly Sweetnest. N.d. Photograph. : Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Nostalgia Electrics 'Hot Air Popcorn Party Kit' Review/Giveaway. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.
• Vintage Series Old Fashioned Popcorn Machine, 6" X 6 1/2" X 16 1/2" N.d. Photograph. Amazon.com: :
Patio, Lawn & Garden. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.