Background
“The Full Belly Project designs and distributes income-generating agricultural devices to improve life in developing countries.” (www.fullbellyproject.org) Jock Brandis developed a Universal Nut Sheller that decreases manual labor and increases total well being of communities. Our assignment was to modify the design in order to make it suitable for the United States market. The proceeds will benefit the Fully Belly Project’s mission.
Abstract
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Development needs
Costs
Materials
| Item | Quantity | Unit Price | Retail Cost | Our cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Sheet | 1 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| Yarn | 1 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 |
| Poster Board | 4 | 0.99 | 3.96 | 3.96 |
| Theraded Rod | 1 | 6.49 | 6.49 | 6.49 |
| Bolts | 2 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Washers | 2 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Wood Glue | 1 | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 |
| 1x12 wood blocks | 3 | 1.10 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| 6x12 wood | 4 | 4.50 | 18.00 | 18.00 |
Possible alternative materials
For our project we were unable to manipulate the aluminum, so instead we used plexy glass in place of the aluminum. The inner rotor could also be made out of aluminum.
Tools
This project needed a variety of different types of tools including: a machine lathe, a press drill, a heating oven, a hammer, a saw, etc.
Skills needed
A good amount of machinery operation experience is need. This is because it is hard to construct this project without knowing how to use some of the mentioned tools above without experience.
Estimated time of construction
If one was to make this project by them selves, the construction can take about a week. This estimate includes drying times needed to set the glue.
Specifications
Technical specifications including a schematic (CAD, pictures of the device).
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Construction instructions
Next steps
Possible alternatives devices
Location
References
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