TONKA DISASTER When Toys Go Bad
The Group From left to right: Jonathan Lane Andrew Kail Chris Kelley Rebecca MacDonald
Device Design Dominos hit mouse trap Mouse trap pulls block off of wall Block hit another mouse trap Pin holding balls is pulled and releases ball. Ball Goes down ramp and activates next mouse trap. Pin holding “TONKA” truck is pulled and releases truck.
Stored Energy of Device Design & Construction Issues Dominos Mousetraps Bouncy Ball Block on Wall Truck Flying Mousetrap Pins being pulled Block on Wall Ball Rolling Truck staying on track Traps Breaking(3) Weight
Conclusion Mouse Traps are unreliable and Dangerous Gravity is not your friend Proper Planning is required Experimentation can produce good results Safety is key Time management