Feature Stories 2016: Capstone Project: Ninja Seal Improvement

Tom Napert, Ethan Lattinville, and James Cranston
Feature Stories 2016: Capstone Project: Ninja Seal Improvement
Capstone Project: Ninja Seal Improvement

The student team evaluated the seal efficiency on a line of Shark personal blenders and juicers with a goal of reducing the twisting force needed to loosen and tighten the cap while still retaining the effectiveness of the seal in order to prevent leaks.

Faculty advisor:

Dr. Afsoon Amirzadeh

Team:

Tom Napert (Leader), Mechanical Engineering
Ethan Lattinville, Mechanical Engineering
James Cranston, Mechanical Engineering
Armen Garabedian, Mechanical Engineering

Sponsor:

Shark|Ninja

Abstract:

The student team evaluated the seal efficiency on a line of Shark personal blenders and juicers with a goal of reducing the twisting force needed to loosen and tighten the cap while still retaining the effectiveness of the seal in order to prevent leaks.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering