Project Objective
To
Develop a Conceptual Design for a Material Storage Device with the
Ability to Accurately Measure and Dispense Dry Particulate Food
Items for Kitchen Use.
Introduction
Material storage and dispensing
devices have practical uses in areas ranging from the production lines
of large industries to candy dispensers at the local supermarket.
Storage and dispensing devices allow users to store materials or
ingredients in one centralized location and to dispense the content when
needed. On a smaller scale, material and storage dispensers are widely
used by homeowners. Salt and peppershakers are one example of this kind
of device. Consumers simply fill the shakers with the ingredients and
dispense the desired amount to flavor their foods. In general, storage
and dispensing devices in the kitchen consist of a container with
different types of nozzles that allow the content to exit. Most designs
are not capable of accurately measuring the amount of content that is
exiting the container. In addition, the exit nozzle is sometimes larger
than the opening of the container used to capture the content, resulting
in spillage. Consumers often need to utilize a separate measuring tool
when obtaining a specified amount of ingredient, which is time consuming
and requires more utensils to be cleaned after use.
Currently,
homeowners are searching for methods to maintain a clean, organized, and
modern appearance for their kitchen. The members of Design Group 9 have
developed a solution for the storage and dispensing device that will
allow consumers to store ingredients in one centralized location, and
provide a system that will accurately measure and dispense ingredients
without spillage. |
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