Washing Machines
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Project: Washing Machines
Tools: | Wrenches |
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Parts: | Frames, Nuts, Bolts, Plates, End caps, Barrels, Bicycle bottom brackets |
Techniques: | Shelf joints, Tri joints |
Introduction
Challenges
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.
Approaches
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.
Cycle
- first fill
- second fill
- detergent release
- wash
- rinse / sanitize
- spin
Prototype
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Washer gear assembly
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Washer front
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Washer inside
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