TOY TRUCK
PROJECT FOR IND_104
ASSIGNMENT
Design and create a wooden toy. High focus on craftsmanship and finish quality
CONCEPT
A wooden toy vehicle with a pull back motor mechanism. Body constructed out of a single piece for a seamless, smooth feel in hand.
Concept sketches for different forms
Initial ResearchPlasticine ModelDisassembling a toy car to examine pull-back motorOne-way mechanismTechnical drawing for dimensions and layout
MDF gearbox work
Laser cut gears out of MDFAll MDF parts for assemblyVisualizing gear placement (too close to windshield!)After four revisions, found that MDF was too soft. Teeth just shred each other.
Acrylic gearbox work
Laser cut acrylic for strength over MDF
Torsion spring drives whole mechanism
Truck RedesignSwitched to truck design for gearbox clearanceAlso allowed users to see the gearbox in the bed (cool!)
Building Truck Body
Painting
Final Product