Technology Design GCSE Coursework RA Moffatt WELB Technology
Technology & Design GCSE Coursework RA Moffatt WELB Technology Education Centre WELB
A Car Breakdown Sign ! !
A Car Breakdown Sign ! Design Brief: Design and manufacture a car breakdown sign that will indicate or warn passing motorists that a car has broken down. Identification & Analysis: • Some type of electronic system is required that will flash a light ‘on’ and ‘off’ • Consider housing the electronics system and battery? • The breakdown triangle should be compact; • Ease of use i. e. assembly and pack away; • Stability is an important factor;
A Car Breakdown Sign Identification & Analysis: • Materials – non corrosive and robust; • Size - easily seen by other car drivers from a distance of at least 60 meters; • Consider the use of this sign at night; • How and where will the sign be located in the car; • Manufacturing capability and process available;
A Car Breakdown Sign Front view Suggested Idea (1) mitre Wood profile used as a former used to vacuum formed over Rear view
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (2) folded Front view Three single strips made from acrylic plastic How will part ‘D’ be attached to the acrylic strips? Rear view
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (3) Joint mitred / riveted or bolted? Material added to provide a basis for a weight!
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (4) Rear views
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (4) Acrylic box to house sign Front view Folded into container & support LED’s could be located around the triangle The box above could also be used to hold a ‘First Aid Kit’
Hazzard Lights / Emergency Breakdown Sign
Hazzard Lights / Emergency Breakdown Sign
A Car Breakdown Sign Completed product Electronics system / pcb
Hazzard Lights / Emergency Breakdown Sign
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