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Hello Team 03, In this post, we want to provide you with the most detailed information about the refined design. Fig. 1: General sketch This idea is is made of plastic and is structured by 3 different main components. Start by the base; as we can see, it is a cylinder with a vertical stick extruded from its center. This base is designed so that the user can hold that part and rotate the entire object from this point so the user is able to access all the spices. The stick that sticks out of this base has a “male-female” mechanism so that it can be joined with the next piece. The piece that follows is made of transparent plastic and is shaped like a prism but ends in a point (in the center of the base), from this piece stands out the dispenser that we have previously explained how it worked. Above this last part we have a dome that makes it easy to open and close to fill the spices, also made of transparent plastic. Fig 2: Perpective view with materials In Fig. 2, the design can be observed in greater detail and from a broader perspective. The dimensions are shown in Fig. 1: the base is a cylinder with a diameter of 100 mm and a height of 100 mm. The rod extending from the base measures 150 mm in total. Additionally, the top diameter of the product measures 200 mm. These dimensions serve as a guideline for your physical product, and you can modify and adapt them as you see fit. Regarding the materials, they are detailed in Fig. 2. Both the base and the rod, as well as the handle and the dispensing mechanism, are made of opaque plastic. However, the dome and the separators are made of transparent plastic. Fig. 3: Detailed view of the male-female mechanism In Fig. 3, the joining mechanism between the rod and the separator is shown in detail. This mechanism is called the "male-female mechanism," and in our design, the rod represents the male component, as it features a triangular protrusion that fits into the separator's corresponding part. Fig. 4: View of the separator showing the dispenser. In Fig. 4, we see the separator and the dispenser mechanism from a perspective view. This figure is not to scale, so the connection part with the base rod appears much larger than it actually is. Fig. 5: Detailed view of the dispenser. In Fig. 5, a detailed view of the dispenser mechanism is shown. The mechanism is designed such that the horizontal cylinder is embedded into the part where the spices are stored. Inside the mechanism, there is an "L"-shaped piece. When pressed downward to access the spices, the inner part moves upward, opening the hole from which the spices are dispensed. Addressing your question regarding grain size, we believe it’s best for you to determine what works best for your design. From our perspective, this mechanism could accommodate different sizes, allowing…

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Updates

Through this post, we would like to share the progress made over the past few days. Following the feedback received from Group 3, we have further refined the sketch of the selected design. The chosen design focuses on reducing the number of containers commonly found in kitchens. Moreover, recognizing that the target users are older adults, we have prioritized creating a product with a more accessible and user-friendly opening mechanism. With the design adjustments finalized, we have commenced the development phase, which involves creating a 3D model of the product. Below, we present an update on the ongoing progress. While the product is not yet complete, we aim to provide an overview of the process. The accompanying images illustrate the assembly of the product by components, offering insight into its development stages. We are committed to delivering a practical and thoughtfully designed solution and look forward to sharing further updates as we continue to refine and complete this project.

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Progress we want to make this week as a client

Hello! We have answered the supplementary instructions about spices, do you have a new solution? We can discuss it. In terms of the product, we have a 3d printer, so we will try to print the product tonight and we can start shooting the product tomorrow. Our video mainly consists of two parts, one is computer rendered animation (just like CG animation) to demonstrate the details and materials of your product, and then we will use the 3d printed model for real scene shooting, explaining how the old people use it, the length is about two to three minutes. Look forward to your replying. Yours,Qihao.

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