Refrigerated Can Dispenser
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Refrigerated Can Dispenser
Team RefrigerawesomeChelsea Macco and Lauren Pankowski
Proposal Presentation1/17/2011
Objective
Objective
Mini Fridge- effectively holds
and cools beverages
- unattractive- inefficient- not customizable
Current Technology
Pez Dispenser- dispenses candy using
spring- variety of fun “heads”
- too small- not refrigerated
Current Technology
World’s Largest Pez Dispenser
- 7’10”- dispenses capsules which
can hold 6480 Pez candies or a standard Pez dispenser
Current Technology
Solution
Beverage Can Dispenser- holds, refrigerates, and dispenses
twelve 12 oz. cans- maintains beverages at 40ºF or less- easy to load and operate- plugs into wall outlet- fun and customizable
Solution
(Head)
- Mechanism to support, raise, and dispense cans one at a time
- Refrigeration
- Supporting structure and insulation
Expected Challenges
Spring-Loaded Dispenser- Alternatively, use counterweight or ratchet and escapement system
Peltier Cooler- electric power generates a temperature
difference, maximum range: 70ºC
Custom Insulated Structure
Planned Approach