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Alcolocker Final
Alcolocker Final
Alcolocker Final
and Safety
MIMAROPA Region
Cluster 1
Researchers:
Gayeta, Jorge M.
Doroga, Dianne B.
Research Adviser:
Cecilia B. Tanglao
Date of Submission:
November 7, 2022
ABSTRACT
Alcohol had become a must-have after the breakout of COVID-19. The way
people use it came in various ways since then, from storing them in mini bottles, mini
spray bottles, mini spray bottles that can serve as a keychain as well, to using automatic
alcohol dispenser specially for public use. How wonderful can it be when a locker that
can help people have safe place to store their things will be infused with an automatic
dispenser?
alcohol, one sample was prepared to determine its effectiveness. The researchers gathered
facts through personal observation since there was a limited time in doing the experiment.
ALCOLOCKER was created first by creating the system that will enable the proximity
sensor to automatically dispense the alcohol, followed by the creation of the body, which
Upon undergoing the experiment, the sample showed positive results. Its
automatic alcohol dispenser can effectively function in a locker in terms of its proximity
sensing ability, it is also consistent with how it sprays alcohol, and is very quick in
dispensing alcohol. Its ability to sense the users’ hands to be able to dispense alcohol is
also observed to be great. Given the features of this product, this product is still cost-
cost.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all
of the groups and individuals who contributed their knowledge and assistance in order to
supporting their research for the greater good and benefit of her students.
To their parents, who extended support and effort and provided for them all the
And most especially to God, who gave the researchers everything they required as
well as the gifts of life, knowledge, wisdom, and strength. This research study would not
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE………………….…………………………………………………………1
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………...…………………………………………………..3
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………..……4-5
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………………9
Objectives………………………………………………………………………………..10
Hypothesis…………………….………………………………….………………………11
Definition of terms……………………………………………………………………12-14
Research Design………………………………………………………………………….19
Research Instrument……………….....……………………………………………….19-20
Materials…………………………………………………………....................................20
Product Testing…………………………………………………………………………..21
Summary………………………………………………………………………………....24
Conclusion……………………………………………………………….…………........24
Recommendation………………………………………………………………………...25
Reference
References……………………………………………………………………………..26-28
Appendices
Documentation…………………………………………………………………………...29
Curriculum Vitae………………………………………………………………………30-32
Chapter I INTRODUCTION
After two years of distance learning brought by the COVID-19 pandemic in the
Philippines, schools are once again getting back to the face-to-face mode of learning.
This proved that the country is recovering well from the pandemic. Since more and more
people are going out nowadays because of the face-to-face classes, people must be more
As the new school year have started, students concern about the loads they have
to carry back and forth from their school to their home is again arising. For this reason,
students who have lockers on their school benefits a lot in having less things to carry.
But, since not every school provide lockers for students, a lot of students still struggle
from carrying a lot of things. That’s why a cost-efficient locker would be a great help to
organized and reduce the weight of student backpacks. You can put coats and heavy
textbooks in your locker and get them out at the end of the day. Some people rely on
Alcohol had become a must-have after the breakout of COVID-19. The way
people use it came in various ways since then, from storing them in mini bottles, mini
spray bottles, mini spray bottles that can serve as a keychain as well, to using automatic
alcohol dispenser specially for public use. How wonderful can it be when a locker that
can help people have safe place to store their things will be infused with an automatic
dispenser?
Pru Life UK (2020) proved that rubbing alcohol sold commercially for household
use is usually 60 to 70 percent solutions of either ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. Like soap,
alcohol can rip apart the protective envelope of coronaviruses. Alcohol also has an
additional mechanism that helps destroy bacteria and other microbes: it can dissolve or
“denature” protein structures inside them. Destroying these protein structures also leads
to the destruction of the microbe. Just like soap, rub the alcohol for 20 seconds to allow
the chemical reaction to work. The advantage of using rubbing alcohol on our hands and
other surfaces is that it can be used as is--unlike soap which needs water to activate its
germ-killing power.
dispensing a controlled amount of hand sanitizer (or a similar liquid such as soap
solution). They are often used in conjunction with automatic faucets in public restrooms.
They help conserve the amount of sanitizer used and stem infectious disease
transmission.
Benmahdjoub, M. A., Mezouar, A., & Van den Bossche, A. (2022), in their
research conducted, explained that with relate to their product Non-Contact Automatic
contact could lead to a new outbreak of the epidemic and a return of coronavirus. Two
applied means to avoid the spread of COVID-19 are wearing masks and using an alcohol
gel dispenser. In this paper, a non-contact automatic alcohol gel dispensed (AAGD) is
proposed. The product made on their study was a device based on microcontroller device
“Arduino Nano”, Ultrasonic sensor “HC-SR05” and servo-motor of 1 Nm. It can be used
and integrated in the schools, markets, and different companies. In this focus, the AAGD
works without touching by hand that could have touched the nose and not cleaned 100%.
This property is important in this crisis period, especially since the appearance of
coronavirus delta variant. This real-time device is nice to operate, and could be produced
using quite common control devices, a too high or complicated technology level would
Hand sanitizer, also known as a hand antiseptic or hand rub, is a product that is
applied to the hands to remove common pathogen in the hands [1]. Hand sanitizers are
usually available as foam, gel, or liquid [2,3,4]. They are recommended for use when
there is unavailability of water and soap or there are other medical concerns (e.g., it
causes cracks on the skin) [5, 6]. In early 2020, WHO declared a pandemic “severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2”, better known as COVID-19. Exponential rise has
been seen in the cases despite authorities setting down their best efforts. Prophylaxis is
the easiest method to reduce transmission, proper hand washing and hygiene are the most
effective pandemic strategies [7]. Hand sanitizers have emerged to be alternative to soap
and water washing both in healthcare and public institutions. They are used to break the
chain of infections, making them one of the important protocols for reducing the burden
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Based on the foregoing study, the researcher draws the conceptual framework of
IV DV
Functioning of Alcolocker in terms of:
spraying ability
be dispensing
Acceptance of ALCOLOCKER as an
locker
format. Independent variable shows one set up of ALCOLOCKER. This set-up will
sensing ability, consistency of alcohol spraying ability, how long will the alcohol be
dispensing. The dependent variable on the other hand, shows the factors on which how
The result of the test must prove or will accept the use of ALCOLOCKER.
2. Can the automatic alcohol dispenser be able to automatically detect the users’ hands
OBJECTIVES
dispense. in serving its purpose as a locker infused with automatic alcohol dispenser.
2. To determine the ability of the automatic alcohol dispenser to automatically detect the
users’ hands by effectively ejecting or spraying out alcohol when motion is sensed.
HYPOTHESIS
consistency of alcohol spraying ability, how long will the alcohol be dispensing.
This study is limited to utilizing Alcolocker the ability of the automatic alcohol
dispenser to automatically detect the users’ hands by effectively ejecting or spraying out
buyers.
The researchers initiated in conducting this project to help students when it comes
to providing a product which can help students in their needs. Students are the top
priority of this project, but it can be used in offices as well. As a two in one product, this
locker can help learners in terms of securing their privacy and safety. Aside from being a
tool for students in storing their things, this can also give protection to them since this
product is infused with alcohol, helping them sanitize constantly. This will be a great help
to them especially in this time of pandemic where constant sanitation is really needed.
This product, having an automatic dispenser for alcohol, having the thought of
contaminating people’s belongings will be less of a worry. This feature will provide the
users a way to lessen their fear from the virus that has been a threat to everyone’s life.
Locker, as the innovated product in this research, this won’t only help students for merely
their safety, it can also lessen the burden of students in carrying a lot of stuffs they use for
their classes which they have to bring from home to school and vice versa. By using this
product they can store their things/belongings such as notebooks, books, paper works,
project outputs, clothes and even food. If they happen to use this product before entering
school or before or after doing activities that may make students have to sanitize, they
can sanitize their hands as well. If students happen to forget bringing their
alcohols/sanitizers this product can be used as an alternative source for their sanitation
needs.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
no more, no less. There can be certain advantages: Consistency of drinks. Controls over
Automatic- working by itself with little or no direct human control. The word automatic
can be used to describe a machine that works on its own, performing its tasks with little
dispense any alcohol-based sanitizer. It has a touch-less operation, which makes people
fearless and more confident about the sanitization process. It is also known as a touch-
Ejecting- force or throw (something) out, typically in a violent or sudden way. 1a: to
throw out especially by physical force, authority, or influence ejected the player from the
game. b: to evict from property. 2: to throw out or off from within ejects the empty
cartridges.
Hand Sanitizer also called hand antiseptic, hand rub, or hand rub, agent applied to the
hands for the purpose of removing common pathogens (disease-causing organisms). 1,2.
Locker is a small, usually narrow storage compartment. They are commonly found in
dedicated cabinets, very often in large numbers, in various public places such as locker
rooms, workplaces, elementary schools, middle and high schools, transport hubs and the
like.
Product User is the true customer of consumer of a goods or services. Sometimes they
are called end user because the come into picture at the end of the product supply chain
and differentiate the actual user from people involved in other stages of product
Proximity Sensor- includes all sensors that perform non-contact detection in comparison
to sensors, such as limit switches, that detect objects by physically contacting them.
electrical signal.
Safety is the state of being "safe", the condition of being protected from harm or other
danger. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an
Foreign
Jadhav, S. explicated that sanitizing hands is a simple act that pays in dividends
when it comes to keeping ourselves healthy and safe. Hand sanitizing is also one of the
spout in public places (hospitals, schools, shopping centers, industry plants and
automate the squeezing operation which guarantee a legitimate cleanliness and safe to use
inbuilt ultrasonic sensor. It detects hands when it comes in its programmed range and
machine start pouring set amount of liquid into hand. Additionally, there is preset delay is
and one-tenth reported increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic lockdown
period. Increased alcohol consumption was particularly common in the age group of 30–
39 years, among people with economic worries due to COVID-19, and among those Int.
J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 1220 9 of 11 who were placed in quarantine or
working or studying from home. This could be important information for policymakers to
Dispenser) is based on microcontroller device that detects the right distance measurement
between the hand and alcohol dispenser. In addition, it will control the mechanism of
company. On the other hand, the program can be extended, to obtain a smarter device.
This device has the possibility to be integrated it in the companies and markets, to reduce
the spread of coronavirus between the people, and spreading psychological confidence
inside the society. For sure, some mockup will help the social acceptance, but a technical
Prajapati, P. et al. explained that nine out of 10 small case-control studies showed
that hand washing reduced the risk of social contamination. Vitro studies have
established that alcohol-based disinfectants can be effectual in reducing viral load. The
propagate through drops, contaminated hands or surfaces. Therefore, the effect of viral
inactivity on all broadcasts should be considered. Alcoholic disinfectants have been able
easiest ways to keep your hands clean. It is a very efficient product. Since it is operated
through a sensor, every time it detects a movement such as showing of hands underneath
liquid. This type of contactless functioning eliminates the need for human contact
students, either, as the presence of a personal locker gives parents peace of mind that
their children’s costly belongings are secure throughout the day. Giving students a safe
space to store their things when they are not needed will help lighten the load and
alleviate some of these health concerns. Being free from any niggling aches and pains
will also help students focus their attention on their studies. A locker plays an essential
role in guaranteeing privacy by creating a place in schools where students can house their
personal belongings. Though security is undoubtedly the greatest benefit that comes with
installing lockers for schools, the advantages and lessons learned to extend far beyond
Local
disinfectants as an additional line of defense against the virus. Isopropyl alcohol is one of
them and has long been required in every home and workplace. The majority of alcohol-
can be released for use by the public. The dispensers, made with LEGO Education EV3
and sensors to give the exact amount of alcohol for the public. Therefore, no wastage and
provides protection for the people. People can reduce their chances of being infected or
washing them with soap and water and practicing physical distancing (Cabico, 2020).
Lockers provide security for students’ belongings, store them somewhere tidy,
and avoid having to deal with everything at once. Lockers can aid in deterring theft of
personal property. They will be able to have a tidy location to store their books as a
result. Locker is crucial because carrying all of a student's belongings around can lead to
Research Design
Since the current study aims to prove and confirm if Alcolocker can be used as a
locker infused with automatic alcohol dispenser. It applies mixed methods design of
research.
and Johnson,2017).
Research Instrument
This study aims to produce a high-quality locker infused with automatic alcohol
To achieve the desire product, locker and authomatic alcohol despenser are
These are the following instruments (materials) used in making the product.
1. Proximity Sensor. This is one of the most important materials needed to create the
product. The proximity sensor was taken and examine for research use.
2. DC water pump. It is alsoan important material to make this product. It used to help the
3. TIP32C PNP transistor. It is intended for use in medium power linear and switching
applications.
4.Aquarium Tubing. This is a material also needed to make this product. It is used to as a
5. Rubbing Alcohol. This is the one of the most important materials needed to create the
product.
6.Plywood and coco lumber. Materials used to make a locker. These are the most needed
materials to make a locker as it would create the cover needeed for it to become a locker
gathered facts through personal observation since there was a limited time in doing the
experiment.
Materials
The researchers gathered the materials which are Lock, Key, Proximity Sensor,
Alcohol, Wires which were bought from specific stores. The tools and equipment needed
such as Plywood, Coco lumber, Nails, Hammer, Container, Old Ballpen will be taken
After gathering the materials, (1) cut a short segments of tubing, (2) connect the
aquarium tubing to the dc water pump and fasten it in place, (3) drill a whole on the
container for the wires and tubing, (4) insert the other end of the tubing through the
container's cap as well as the dc water pump's wire, (5) attach the proximity sensor on top
of the container using glue gun and the transistor using shoe glue, (6 ) solder the I kilo
ohm resistor across the transistor's base to the proximity sensor's digital output, (7)then
the transistor is connected to the VCC pin on the sensor, (8) solder the negative wire of
the pump to the ground pin of sensor, (9) use an old USB cable and connect the red wire
of the USB cable goes to the VSS pin and the black wire goes to the ground pin of the
sensor, (10) cover the circuit with host glue to prevent it from short circuiting. After
preparing the alcohol dispenser, prepare the locker starting with (11) creating the base of
the box with the use of coco lumber and nails, (12) attach the plywood to its outer part
leaving a space for the alcohol dispenser, (13) attach the automatic alcohol dispenser to
the body of the locker then cover it with plywood. (14) Attach a lock on the door part of
the locker.
Product Testing
This chapter presents, analyze and interprets all the data gathered by the
2. Can the automatic alcohol dispenser be able to automatically detect the users’ hands
Yes___ No____
Summary
the experiment. It was found that based on the experiment, a system that can help people
in sanitizing can be infused in a locker with the help of a proximity sensor. Alcohol is
easier to access since it can be automatically dispensed by the help of the said system.
There should be preciseness when creating the locker as handling the circuit
involved in the creation is technical and should be given full attention in the process of
creating it.
Conclusions
could effectively function in a locker in terms of its proximity sensing abiliy, it is also
consistent with how it sprays alcohol, and is very quick in dispensing alcohol.
Its ability to sense the users’ hands to be able to dispense alcohol is also observed
to be great.
Given the features of this product, this product is still cost-efficient as it provides
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Use more appropriate tools and equipment to improve the quality of the
product.
2. Seek the help of experts in making the circuit for automatic alcohol dispenser.
4. Use the finished product for storage and sanitation in school, offices or even
houses.
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