We've all experienced it before: you're deep into your beauty rest, catching some Zs, when someone storms into your room to wake you up.
Growing up, it's your siblings.
In college, it's your dorm mates.
In adulthood, it's your children.
A good night's sleep is a vital for every person of every age, so we became inspired to create a product to help facilitate its success.
We've all experienced it before: you're deep into your beauty rest, catching some Zs, when someone storms into your room to wake you up.
Growing up, it's your siblings.
In college, it's your dorm mates.
In adulthood, it's your children.
A good night's sleep is a vital for every person of every age, so we became inspired to create a product to help facilitate its success.
For the manufacturing of the Sleep Switch, we chose to use acrylic and 3D printing processes, secured by very sturdy hardware to ensure the durability of the piece.
For the manufacturing of the Sleep Switch, we chose to use acrylic and 3D printing processes, secured by very sturdy hardware to ensure the durability of the piece.
ME102 FINAL PROJECT-THE SLEEP SWITCH
CHLOE HUANG & SPENCER HANSON
THE SLEEP SWITCH
FEATURES:
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Rastered: "Do Not Disturb" & "Come On In"
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Sturdy acrylic backplate
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Switch that only sits in two states reliably
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Ergonomic 3D Printed handle
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Shoulder screws to stop switch at right location
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1" diameter compression spring
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Double bushings to keep mechanism rigid
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Laser-cut mirror acrylic for decorative purposes
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Screw, nut, laser-cut washer, and 3D printed spring lever to facilitate mechanics
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Shoulder screws to facilitate pieces to move smoothly
MECHANISM
We are very happy with how the mechanism turned out: the bistability —an element crucial to the Sleep Switch's success—is smooth and reliable, and also provides satisfying visual, tactile, and audible feedback when triggered.
DETAIL SHOTS
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