1. Rice Delivery System Team MIEUX – ASME Design Competition September 9, 2004 Stefan Campbell Carlos Celada Chris Villani Laurel Weiske TEAM MIEUX

2. Basic Concept Simple Rectangular Container Use Gravity to Empty Container Chassis Delivery System Motors

3. TEAM MIEUX Solenoids (Pull) 15° Internal Ramp Rice Discharge Withdraw Solenoid Piston to Release Hatch Manually Latch Container in Loading Area Hinge (not shown)

4. TEAM MIEUX Relevant Statistics and Information Container Dimensions 4.20”x4.00”x7.20” Delivery Container can hold 100in 3 (vehicle may not carry full capacity) Discharge Container holds 412in 3 During Discharge—Rice will be at a 55° from horizontal Solenoid Price – $6.95+S.H. Control Solenoid with simple on-off switch and a 9V battery During Return Trip—Hatch does not Interfere with Locomotion Constructed with Lexan (or Equivalent plastic)

5. TEAM MIEUX Average Individual Time Expenditures TRADESTUDYTRADESTUDY