Washing Machines

Problem

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.

Solution

Design an inexpensive and durable washing machine for use in rural areas or off grid to gently wash clothes using pedal and solar electric power.

Bicycle powered

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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

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