Group 8

Tony Andrade Steve Kappus Andrew Naumann Michael Pandolfo Derek Sottile

Overview

 Objective  Challenges  Engine and Carburetor  Drive Train  Auger and Housing  Analysis  Conclusion and Special Thanks

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Objective

Graphically represent a snow blower using Pro/Engineer.

 Draw, assemble and animate the snow blower and the Tecumsch 2-cycle engine.

 Show the auger and drive train to demonstrate the functionality of a snow thrower.

 Analyze the auger when a force is applied to the blade.

Challenges

  Disassembling: Rusted Parts, Drilling and Accurately measuring parts.

 Assembly of the whole blower in Pro Engineer -Alignment of parts: bolt holes.

Pulleys, Side Frames, -Connections: fixed, pin, and cylinder.

Engine Parts

Engine Block

Carburetor

Engine

Drive train

The auger pulley is actuated when the operator presses on the lever on the handlebar, which pulls the cable linked to the belt.

Frame, Gas Tank, Auger

Discharge

Wheel, Pull-Start, Cover, Pulley

Auger Analysis Load Applied to Auger Blade Maximum stress occurs in red areas Metal used in Analysis: Mild Steel Solution: Apply a rib from the shaft to the top of blade.

Auger Deformation: Front View

Solution

Solution: 2 nd View

Final Product

Questions

 Ray.

Thanks Ray.

Special Thanks