The V2 Onion Box Group: Members: Lim Ming Han ( Leader ), Tan Wei Heng, Wang Yiwei, Noel Kwan

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion More Convenient Less Troublesome More Comfort Safer Our rationale Focus on food products like Onions.

The V2 Onion Box A fast, efficient and intelligent box! Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion Reasons why we tear when cutting onion

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion The Magic Box A transparent plastic Tupperware Waterproof Fit Fully grown Onions Solutions to prevent tearing Sharp Blades Cutting in water

Introduction AnalysisConclusion Invention The Double Lids & Blades Cover : A Thick piece of plastic attached with blades Safety Issues: -Removal of blades can be done by directly pulling it out with some force -Sides of the blades are made blunt

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion How the blades work Features: -Dividers to aid in cutting smaller onions as shown in the picture

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion Target Group Housewives, chefs, hawkers Reasons : Cheap, efficient, user friendly and safe Can help to cut other food products in the fastest way ( eg. Apples, Oranges, Sushi )

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion Other Competitors Vidalia Onion Slicer The V2 Onion Cutter - Used to slice many fruits and other food products. - Not as effective in the prevention of tearing when cutting onions

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion Nemco Easy Onion Slicer The V2 Onion Cutter Other Competitors Another tool used to slice onions. - Cuts onion at an incredibly fast rate - Very costly to be used at home. Cost ranging from $250 - $300 Info from : Amazon.com

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion Product Analysis Vidalia Onion Slicer Nemco Easy Onion Slicer The V2 Onion Box Advantages-Effective and fast in cutting products - Portable - Safe -Cut products accurately and fast -Prevents tearing -Fast in slicing products -Portable and light-weight -Safe

Introduction Analysis Invention Conclusion Product Analysis Disadvantages-Does not prevent tearing effectively -Very Costly -Too big and bulky -Blades are too sharp - Safety Hazard - NIL - Additional Incentives Able to prevent outbreaks of juices Able to prevent tearing Able to prevent tearing and outbreaks of juices

Prototype Materials Used: - 2x Wall Scrapers - 1x Plastic Box - 1x Vanguard Sheet ( Red ) - Blue tack - Sticky Tape

Progress ~ 27/3/2011 The 1 st Meet up – Research and Discussion on Prelims 31/3/ nd Meet up after school – Final discussion on our website and Prelims. 1/4/ rd Meet up – Final preparation for prelims 7/5/ th Meet up – Preparation for Prelims 2 5/4/2011 Prelims 12/5/2011 Prelims 2

22/6/ th Meet Up – Discussion on prototype 24/6/11 7 th Meet Up – Creation of Prototype 4/7/2011 – 5/7/ th Meet Up after school – Final preparation + rehearsal for Semi-finals 7/7/2011 Semi-finals 14/6/ th Meet up – Preparation for Semi-finals

Analysis Invention Conclusion Introduction Wei Heng : Overall, I experienced high and lows during the whole project. Being a group member, I realized how important my group members and leader are to me as with them, we can successfully accomplish greater results. Noel : I feel that although initially some people in my group have been not very supportive of this idea, but they were willing to try it out and improve on the project. It was much easier because of that as we each got to voice out our views, so everyone participated. I also learnt that teamwork is vital for the success of a team as only by cooperating we can achieve greater heights. Reflections

Analysis Invention Conclusion Introduction Reflections Ming Han : I feel that doing an invention is a very interesting project to do. We have a chance to present our idea of invention we thought of to solve problems in the modern world and increase convenience for others. Being a group leader, I had learnt that responsibility is very important in ensuring that the whole group can accomplish the various tasks on time and also to plan the process of the project efficiently. Wang Yiwei : I think that making an invention with my classmates is very interesting as we can express our ideas to each other. During the process of this project, I had learnt that it takes much effort to actually create something that we thought it was simple in the beginning. This process has also helped me to bond with my group members closer.

Analysis Invention Conclusion Introduction Group : The V2 Onion Cutters [3-026] Members : Lim Ming Han ( Leader ) Tan Wei Heng Noel Kwan Wang Yiwei Info from : Google Images, Amazon.com