Project 08 – One Last CallProject 08 – One Last CallThe PortaKeg

-Jonathan Jones

IntroductionIntroductionSurvey of Existing ProductsAlternativesFinal DesignCAD ModelingAnimationTroublesConclusion

Survey of Existing Survey of Existing ProductsProductsProduct Name Features Pros Cons Price Pictures

Sanyo BC-1206 Beer Cooler

Single tap .184 m3

interior CO2 tap system Compact size

CO2 tap Relatively small Good cost to

quality ratio

Non-portable CO2 might be

too much Only one tap

$740

The College Kegerator

Cheap, disposable

Outdoor use Completely

portable

Cheap Fits any size

keg Wheels

included for easy moving

Made of a garbage can

Requires ice for cooling

No visual appeal

$30

Perlick Outdoor Keg Tapper

Highest quality on market

Additional fridge space

Luxurious design

Outdoor use optional

Additional fridge space

Visually gorgeous

High performance tap

Price Just too many

features for the application

Immovable

$6049

Design GoalsDesign Goals

PortabilitySimplicity of UseDurabilityCost

Alternative Design 1Alternative Design 1

Single tapFits quarter kegDollyRetractable

Handle

Alternative Design 2Alternative Design 2

All metal changed from steel to aluminum

Reduced:◦ Cost◦ Weight◦ Durability

Alternative Design 3Alternative Design 3

Changed wheel design◦ Mirrored shopping

cartsDifferent sense

of portability

Decision MakingDecision Making

Alternative Design

Design Goals

Portability35%

Simplicity of Use20%

Durability20%

Cost25%

Total:100%

1 30 19 18 20 87

2 35 15 10 25 85

3 20 20 15 20 75

Fridge AssemblyFridge Assembly

Handle AssemblyHandle Assembly

Wheel AssemblyWheel Assembly

Top Tap AssemblyTop Tap Assembly

Bottom Tap AssemblyBottom Tap Assembly

Full Fridge AssemblyFull Fridge Assembly

Bottom Tap 2DBottom Tap 2D

Hinge Assembly 2DHinge Assembly 2D

Keg Base 2DKeg Base 2D

Wheel Assembly 2DWheel Assembly 2D

BOM DrawingBOM Drawing

Design Animation/User Design Animation/User ManualManualWill be seen on my Website

eDrawingseDrawings

ProblemsProblems

Original Design thrown out the window

Rendered videoRotation in videoTime constaint

ConclusionsConclusions

Worthwhile design processProE Master

◦Should’ve been SolidWorksInternal components

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