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Analysis For Mistakes in The Sketch of Torch Design
Analysis For Mistakes in The Sketch of Torch Design
Below is the factors as well as solutions (along with rough sketch done in 5 min !!!)
shared with me by one of our friend; for question no. 2 (A) of 2006 CEED previous
paper. The question goes like this
There are different kinds of torches for different uses. Generally all torches use dry
cells as power source for illumination. This power source can also be used for
incorporating other functions.
Innovate and design a torch with more than one function.
State your perception of the problem and the opportunities that your solution
provides.
Present your concept through sketches, showing the overall form, the different
functions and its construction details - either through open view, sectional view or
exploded diagram.
The solution given by our friend :
1. Since torch is device which is not used under usual circumstances.
Hence, the above design is presented keeping in mind its uses during camping,
trekking. etc
2. I also maximizes the uses of dry cell as specified in the question, (a small
fan, digital clock, a provision for a mosquito repellent, mp3 player)
3. Whistle is provided for better communication
4. A key-holder solves the purpose of keeping the keys handy for a while,
at a place where they are easily accessible if required (Keeping in mind if it is
used by a night watchman)
5. At camps during nights, it is difficult to protect oneself from the
mosquitoes etc. So a small mosquito repellent can be attached to the torch
which will keep mosquitoes away
6. A belt holder is also provided to keep the torch handy
7. The music player also has AM & FM Radio
The rough sketch is shown below
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My reply to this
Before discussing the details of your design, let me bring to your notice the main
concept of that torch question, (check the question which is highlighted in yellow - i.e
The power source can also be used for incorporating other functions)
So, what I hope is that the examiner particular wants us to design the torch "by using
the power source".
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7. Try sketching in 3 dimension for better representation (question carries
30 marks !!!), you may even try drawing three to four different views of sketches
for better communication
Let me discuss something about your writing (factors) system
Better avoid singular writings like "I" etc., instead mention something like "The
proposed design has got ......", "The current design has.......", "The new idea holds
......", it will be far better in this way (I hope). Remember in my blog I might have used
singularities many times, just to note the concept to readers.
You didn't stated the perception and the opportunities that your solution
provides ? (as asked in ques i.e State your perception of the problem and the
opportunities that your solution provides).
The best way is to write a little about the problem, and something about your
solution, later do some rough sketches and in the second sheet show your final
answer and then comes the factors (in the space given).