| You have been asked to
design a mechanism that will allow a simple press with a foot on a pedal
to lift / open a bin lid. The pedal bin is shown below. The mechanism is incomplete. Complete the drawing of the mechanism. Label all parts. Explain how the mechanism works |
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| What are the safety issues with this type of design? |
| What materials would you select for the parts of the mechanism? Explain the selection of each material. |
| What joining techniques would you use for the mechanism and its parts? |
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