Technology Gcse Unit 4

GCSE Technology & Design 2013

Campbell College, Belfast - Centre Number 71216

UNIT 4 - PRODUCT DESIGN – RESEARCH ( Page 1 )
Putting The Design Assignment In Context
Who –This design is aimed towards drivers or passengers who travel in articulated or civilian vehicles

What – A product that includes the function of being able to support 1 or more drinks containers
Where – In the interior of the vehicle, that is within reach of the driver/passenger and attached to a surface that is able to support the product and drinks container When – When the driver/passenger is using the vehicle and wishes to bring a drinks container on board the vehicle and use it while the vehicle is being operated Why – So if it is the driver using the drinks container, he does not have to devote one of him hands to holding the drinks container, which would become a safety hazard because it would be more difficult for the driver to operate the vehicle

http://greenearthmall.com/24376-8539thickbox/mothers-3rd-arm-baby-bottlesippy-cup-holder.jpg

http://www.aliexpress.com/itemimg/Car-Drink-Mount-Holder-CupHolder-Bottle-Stand-BeverageRacks-For-AUTO-SD53Sample/330153998.html

http://www.inewidea.com/tag/cupholder&usg

http://www.slipperybrick.com/tag/c offee/

Fig.1- I chose this product because I thought the ideas the clip, and flexible arm could allow a car cup holder to be clipped behind the drivers seat and positioned round for the driver with the flexible arm. The function of this product is to contain a firm hold on a drink holder to prevent dropping or spillages. The product clips on any edge of a surface, and then the middle part of the product is able to flex into the required position easily to allow the drinks container to accessed easier. The product looks friendly, but slightly childish because of the furry middle section. I believe this product was manufactured with acrylic (clip and ring for cup support) because or it’s good strength-toweight ratio, polyester