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

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.

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

Parts

Quantity	Part	Link
2	bicycle bottom bracket adapter

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