Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Engineering

• of flashlight

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Electrical Components in a Flashlight

• Power source
• Light source
• On/off switch

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Power Source

• Power used in Mag-light we chose
• AA batteries
• Other options
• AAA batteries
• C batteries
• Wind up
• Battery charged by solar power

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Light Source

• Bulb in Mag-light
• Krypton Incandescent light bulb
• Other options
• L.E.D
• Halogen Incandescent
• Xenon Incandescent

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On/Off Switch

• Mag-light
• Twist switch
• Other options
• Push button
• Flip switch

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Our Ideas

• How we can improve the electrical design
• Use L.E.D bulb
• Durable (Long Lifespan, Hard To Break)
• Uses Low Amounts Of Energy
• Does Not Create Heat
• Use a push button switch
• Faster On Off Capabilities

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Mechanical EngineeringOf A Flash Light
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Mechanical Components Of A Flashlight

• Housing
• Mechanical Design
• Physical Features

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Housing

• Mag-Lite
• Anodized Aluminum Case
• Other Options
• Plastic
• Steel

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Physical Design

• Overall Length 5-3/4
• Maximum Diameter 1
• Overall Weight 3.78 oz. w/ batteries 2(AA)
• Total Parts 15

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Mechanical Design Features

• 3 Water Resistant O-rings Seals
• Spare Bulb Stored in Tail Cap
• Head twists to focus beam and removes to act as
  base for candle position.

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Industrial Engineering

• For the Flashlight

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Questions to Ask When Considering the Product
Design
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• Is this a new product or is it revised
• Revised
• How will the product/component need to function ?
• Turn on and Off Properly
• Provide Effective Amounts of Light
• What external factors will this product/component
  be influenced by?
• Environment Used In
• Duration of Use at a Single time
• Frequency Of Use
• What is the required lifespan of the product ?
• Multiple Years
• What type of safety considerations does this
  product require
• Grounded Properly (No open electrical parts)
• No loose parts/Sharp Edges
• What material to use?
• Most cost efficient for required use
• What type of assembly or dissambly considerations
  need to be taken(Design For Manufacture and
  Assembly) ?
• Easy to disassemble to change malfunctioned/broken
  parts

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source

• http//www.maglite.com/product.asp?psc2AACELLpt
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