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Many people worldwide wash clothes manually, but the detergents are chemically harmful, and the repetitive motion of scrubbing is straining to the muscles and joints. | Many people worldwide wash clothes manually, but the detergents are chemically harmful, and the repetitive motion of scrubbing is straining to the muscles and joints. | ||
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Build a washing machine based on this inexpensive and durable design for use in rural areas. Use only Replimat components wherever possible. Gently wash clothes using pedal or solar electric power. | Build a washing machine based on this inexpensive and durable design for use in rural areas. Use only Replimat components wherever possible. Gently wash clothes using pedal or solar electric power. | ||
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Washer1.jpg|Washer gear assembly | Washer1.jpg|Washer gear assembly | ||
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Adapter-bicycle-bottom-bracket-scad.jpg|Bicycle bottom bracket adapter CAD | Adapter-bicycle-bottom-bracket-scad.jpg|Bicycle bottom bracket adapter CAD | ||
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===References | =Development targets= | ||
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[[File:DLabFinalPresentation.pdf|thumb]]<br> | [[File:DLabFinalPresentation.pdf|thumb]]<br> | ||
[[File:KovachC.the (final comments 2).pdf|thumb]]<br> | [[File:KovachC.the (final comments 2).pdf|thumb]]<br> | ||
Revision as of 00:16, 2 July 2020
Challenge
Many people worldwide wash clothes manually, but the detergents are chemically harmful, and the repetitive motion of scrubbing is straining to the muscles and joints.
Approach
Build a washing machine based on this inexpensive and durable design for use in rural areas. Use only Replimat components wherever possible. Gently wash clothes using pedal or solar electric power.
Prototype
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Washer gear assembly
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Washer front
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Washer inside
Tools
Parts
| Quantity | Part | Link |
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| 2 | bicycle bottom bracket adapter |
Bottom bracket
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Bicycle bottom bracket adapter CAD
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Bicycle bottom bracket adapter left side
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Bicycle bottom bracket adapter right side
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Cranks installed
Development targets
References
File:The Pedal-Powered Washing Machine - Jenny Hu, Radu Raduta, Jessica Vechakul, Allen Armstrong.pdf
File:Unequal Loads - The Gender Division of Laundry - Claire Kovach.pdf
