Ahmed Alfaraj Berk Basar James Tolley Max Duan
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Ahmed AlfarajBerk BasarJames Tolley
Max Duan
Engineering Design:Toothbrush
02/26/2013
Main CategoriesPortabilityUser FriendlinessFlexibilityDurability
PortabilityDecreased thickness leads to less use of material.
Imperfections of the current toothbrush:
• Too thick• Uncomfortable to use• Not portable at all
PortabilityDecreasing the length which
leads less use of material
Imperfections of the current toothbrush:
• Too long• Hard to carry in a bag
User FriendlinessComfortable grip
Imperfections of the current toothbrush:
• Cheap rubber• Slippery surface
User FriendlinessInternal Toothpaste Dispenser
User FriendlinessEasy to press the power button
Imperfections of the current toothbrush:
• Requires too much effort to press the button• Rubber layer on it absorbs the force
FlexibilityRechargeable battery
Imperfections of the current toothbrush:
• Requires buying new batteries – too costly• Loses efficiency as the battery level goes down
User FriendlinessInternal timer
FlexibilityExchangeable brush tips
Imperfections of the current toothbrush:
• Requires buying the entire part• Not eco-friendly• Too costly
DurabilityStrong Body