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Introduction
Introduction
This design will allow for the user to measure liquids to their desired level. The main component of this design includes a pair of kitchen tongs, which will allow for the user to open and close the device with one hand. This design also uses a maxi aid liquid level indicator, which will use an auditory response to alert the user when a liquid reaches the desired level. Other features of this design include silicon padding, which will avoid damage to the containers the device is placed on. Magnets are also an integral part of this design, which will allow the device to stay in place at the desired level.
Required Materials to Build a ProprioClamp:
Required Materials to Build a ProprioClamp:
Table 4: List of Required Materials
Further detail found in Bill of Materials (Appendix F)
Tools for Construction:
Tools for Construction:
Exacto knife
Pencil
Ruler (12 in)
Superglue
Colorful string/Color Indicator
Preparing the Components:
Preparing the Components:
Figure 14: Steps 1 and 2 of Construction
1. Trace the size of bottom of the tongs into the silicon sheet (6” by 6”)
2. Leave a margin of at least one centimeter around each of the sides
Figure 15: Step 3 of Construction
3. Using the Exacto knife, cut around the pencil mark, creating one large rectangle the size of one end of the tongs doubled
Figure 16: Step 4 of Construction
4. Cut this rectangle in half to create two evenly sized silicon squares (one per each end of the tongs)
Figure 17: Step 5 of Construction
5. Smooth the edges of the silicon using the Exacto knife
Figure 18: Step 6 of Construction
6. Cut a slit into the top of the silicon square halfway between the sides (half of the depth of the square)
Figure 19: Step 7 of Construction
7. Continue to cut into the square until the each end of the tongs is able to fit inside the silicon square
Creating the Product:
Creating the Product:
Figure 20: Placing the Magnets in Tongs
Gather all the required materials and tools
Place the magnets in each of the ends of the tongs, they will fit the empty space and “click” in.
Figure 21: Bending MaxiAid Prongs
Ensure that the magnets are attracted to each other with the given position
Bend the wired prongs of the MaxiAid using pliers such that they are facing upwards rather than downwards
Figure 22: Attaching Magnet to MaxiAid
Attach a magnet to the MaxiAid sensor using superglue
Figure 23: Attaching the MaxiAid to the ProprioClamp
Slide the cut silicon squares onto each end of the clamping mechanism
Place the MaxiAid onto one end of the clamping mechanism via the magnet
Figure 24: Attaching String to Clamp Handles
Tie a piece of colorful string or add a different mode of indicator to the side of the ProprioClamp that the MaxiAid attaches to (it will only be able to attach to one side because of the different magnets)
Potential for Error:
Potential for Error:
The magnets are very strong. They must always have a layer in between them, or placed in a position where they will not heavily attract. If left to attract with no dividing material, the magnets may break.
The silicon squares must be cut as close to the middle as possible in order to keep an even amount of silicon coating on each side of the tongs.
Use caution when cutting the silicon squares to ensure that there are no holes in any of the sides.
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