3.4. Problem 3.4.3b – Product Improvement Design Brief Client Company: BiC Designer: Brianna Galvan Problem Statement: The tape constantly gets derailed,

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 Problem 3.4.3b – Product Improvement Design Brief Client Company: BiCDesigner: Brianna Galvan Problem Statement:The tape constantly gets derailed, so it twists and makes it very difficult to use or fix, rendering the object completelyuseless. 

Design Statement:Design and model a new model of the EZ-Correct Wite-Out that doesn’t derail or easily tangle when disassembled or  used. 

Constraints:• Must be made of plastic• Must weigh less than .010 • One week deadline• Must not interfere with the final function of the product

Cost Difficulty to change

Lave function unhindered

Solve the

ProblemWeight Attractiveness Tota

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Tighter inside 1 1 1 1 1 1 6

Walls instead of guiders

3 2 2 1 2 1 11

More tape like container

2 3 4 1 3 1 14

Thicker tape 4 5 3 1 5 1 19

Less Room between reel and wall

5 4 5 1 4 1 20

Now knowing that Idea #1, making a tighter path for the tape, is the best option. Several changes had to be made. Several new circle rods were added so that the tape would follow the correct course with ought space to twist and turn