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A Car Breakdown Sign!
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Design Brief:
Design and manufacture a car breakdown sign that will indicate or warn passing motorists that a car has broken down.
Identification & Analysis:
• Some type of electronic system is required that will flash a light ‘on’ and ‘off’
• Consider location of the electronics system and battery?• The breakdown triangle should be compact;• Ease of use i.e. assembly and pack away;• Stability is an important factor;
A Car Breakdown Sign!
Identification & Analysis:
• Materials – non corrosive and robust;• Size - easily seen by other car drivers from a distance of
at least 60 meters;• Should be easy to see this sign at night;• How and where will the sign be stored in the car;• Manufacturing capability and process available;
A Car Breakdown Sign
Front view Rear view
Wood profile used as a former used to vacuum formed over
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (1)
mitre
A Car Breakdown Sign
Front view Rear view
Three single strips made from acrylic plastic
folded
How will part ‘D’ be attached to the acrylic strips?
Suggested Idea (2)
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (3)
Material added to provide a basis for a weight!
Joint mitred / riveted or bolted?
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (4)
Rear views
Front view
A Car Breakdown Sign Suggested Idea (4)
Folded into container & support
LED’s could be located around the triangle
The box above could also be used to hold a ‘First Aid Kit’
Acrylic box to house sign
Hazzard Lights / Emergency Breakdown Sign
Hazzard Lights / Emergency Breakdown Sign
A Car Breakdown Sign
Electronics system / pcb
Completed product
Hazzard Lights / Emergency Breakdown Sign
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