ICON Wire Chain Spool

Requirements:

Simplify 800 lbs of cable chain spooling and transportation

Developed and presented several options at different levels of cost, automation and manufacturing techniques. Designed one from idea to product.

Designed a pawl and ratchet mechanism to enable two-way drive while preventing unintentional backdrive from cable chain weight
Engineered a balanced gearbox for eﬃcient single-person operation with minimal rotations.
Integrated a caster with a locking mechanism on one side and a V-groove wheel for guided movement along 3D printer rails
Designed forklift points for seamless loading and unloading
Implemented a manual lockout mechanism for added operational security