Network Gear - Optical Cable Tester
Background
The current product lacks user-friendly accessibility, requiring power control adjustments to ensure ease of use for all, including older users. Enhancing accessibility is crucial for accommodating users of varying capacities.
Objective
To enhance user accessibility, reduce speed, and minimize the weight of a specific gear in a machine part, power control adjustments are implemented. The primary objective is to redesign the gear for agricultural equipment to achieve a speed of 8-10 km/ph. This approach aims to facilitate easy usage while concurrently pursuing a cost-effective design and development of the products.
Solution
To address the challenges, a meticulous approach was taken to optimize the 3D model. This involved using specialized software to reduce polygon counts while preserving the integrity of the shapes. The final model was then converted to GLB format, ensuring efficient storage and loading. Here’s our process
Our Process
- Creating a comprehensive specification delineating the attributes of gears, shafts, outer casing, and both internal and external clutches, ensuring a detailed breakdown of each component for precise design guidance.
- Developing a user-friendly gearbox design tailored for optimal performance, ensuring seamless control for older users. Prioritize simplicity and accessibility in product functionality.
- Performed calculations and analysis on multiple outputs, specifically focusing on the designated RPM for accurate assessment.
- Established the necessary torque by considering the application for mechanizing diverse processes within the paddy cycle. Crafted a high-quality prototype to ensure effective functionality.
Key Challenges
Performing gear calculations, optimizing vendor selection for cost reduction, and designing castings are integral aspects of the overall process, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness in production. These tasks contribute to streamlined operations and enhanced product design.
Implementation & Solution
Examined various outputs to choose the necessary RPM and torque for progression. Employed JIS B 0401 standards for fitting and tolerance, followed by machining a prototype to assess the mechanism.
Impact
Significant cost reduction was achieved by updating the gear train without replacing the gearbox
Designed for small farms, this product ensures viability with minimal fuel dependence and empowers farmers with self-maintenance, offering an intuitive user experience
