Rice Delivery System Team MIEUX – ASME Design Competition September 9, 2004 Stefan Campbell Carlos Celada Chris Villani Laurel Weiske TEAM MIEUX
Basic Concept Rectangular Container Use Gravity to Empty Container Chassis Delivery System
TEAM MIEUX Solenoids (Pull) 15° Internal Ramp Rice Discharge Withdraw Solenoid Piston to Release Hatch Manually Latch Container in Loading Area Hinge (not shown)
TEAM MIEUX Relevant Statistics and Information Delivery Container can hold 100in 3 (vehicle may not carry full capacity) Discharge Container holds 412in 3 Solenoid Price – $6.95+S.H. During Discharge—Rice will be at a 55° from horizontal During Return Trip—Hatch does not Interfere with Locomotion Constructed with Lexan (or Equivalent plastic)
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