This brief began with portability and also stipulated the mechanical parts that would need to be effectively incorporated. We were able to break down an existing air compressor and investigate the functionality of the design to discover insights and areas for improvement.

Constraints:

Portability: Ergonomic handle, overall weight less than 6 lbs

Manufacturing: ABS Injection Molded Plastic with minimal tooling cams or other processing requirements that may increase production costs

Provide Value: Light for roadside repairs

Mechanical: Allow ventilation for compressor and batteries while charging/discharging

White vertical air compressor with gray handle
Portability features included a handle at the top that stores in the form so as to make more compact in the trunk
Side view of air compressor showing features

Compresor
2500 Mah LiPo battery
LCD screen
Up and Down
Rocker Switch
Buttons
Light
Hose
Charging connector

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