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Activity 6.3 Functional Analysis Automoblox


Introduction
You have performed a visual analysis of your Automoblox vehicle to identify the
visual design principles and elements that give the object its visual appeal, or lack
thereof. The next step in the reverse engineering process involves the study of the
objects function. This is done through careful observation of the objects sequential
operation before it is disassembled. By first observing the product, you can
hypothesize how a product operates and then compare your predictions to your
actual findings after the part is dissected.
In this activity, you will perform a functional analysis of your Automoblox vehicle

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

1. What is the purpose or primary function of the object?


Young kids can play this object, to learn how automoblox works.

2. Sketch an isometric pictorial of the product in your engineering notebook and


label the individual components. If you are not sure what a particular component
is called, then make a logical guess.
3. Make an educated guess regarding each of the following.
a. Without removing any wheels from the vehicle, explain what design
detail(s) allow the wheels to rotate freely while remaining attached to the
axle pin?
Its connected to a radial base and has a mechanical shape. it helps the wheel
Moves in a rotation going clock wise and counter clock wise.

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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c. Without disassembling the vehicle, hypothesize how the connector pieces


(including all three separate pieces that make up the connector assembly)
securely attach the body parts together while allowing easy disassembly
by a child when an adequate force is applied.
The automoblox has a square shape connector and it attaches, also needs
Force to pull the automoblox apart.

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.

f. What other elements of the product design appear to have a specific


function or design intent? Consider the choice of materials, form/size of
various pieces of the vehicle, durability, target market, and ease-of-use.
Ask yourself, Why did the designer make this choice?

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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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