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Activity 6.3 Functional Analysis Automoblox
Activity 6.3 Functional Analysis Automoblox
Equipment
Example product observation
Engineering notebook
Pencil
Automoblox vehicle
Procedure
Before measurement and dissection, theorize how the various sub-systems of the
toy function through non-destructive observation. Study the toy and then respond to
the following.
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Product Name:
Company Name:
T9
Automoblox
b. Remove a wheel and examine the design of the wheel and axle pin. Was
your hypothesis correct? If not, describe the operation of the wheel and
axle that allows free rotation but secures the wheel to the axle pin.
Yes it was correct because it allows the wheel to move forward and backwards.
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d. Disassemble the vehicle and examine the connector pieces. Was your
hypothesis on the operation of the connector pieces correct? If not,
describe the operation of connector pieces such that connector assembly
securely attaches the body parts together while allowing easy disassembly
by a child.
It helps to connect the object to hold multiple pieces together to create one
Object.
e. What is the purpose of the raised ridge pattern on the top and bottom
center clips of the connector piece?
It helps to fit the connector piece so that you could latch the three pieces
Together to create and object.
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The designer make this choice because, it shows that this automoblox can be
used in different ways, it can be used as a toy or an example of an education
item.
4. Identify the system inputs, intended product function, and outputs in the table
below.
Inputs
Comes apart
Push vehicle
People in the vehicle
Product Function
Cant roll
Rolls
transport
Output
Does not move
Moves
Car moves to transport
Conclusion
1 Why do engineers perform reverse engineering on products?
To show how the products are put together and how its used.
5. What does a black box represent in the system input/output model? to show how
the product works and how its used.
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