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Guidelines
1.1. Document Set-up
Cross-reference etc.
Use this document, with the settings I have hear. Cross-reference everything, use the
reference manager, leave the formatting of tables blank (colours etc.) and Ill make them
all look the same after. Any questions about formatting ask me, but we all know how it
should be done at this stage.

Word Count etc.

The complete document is limited to 1200 words excluding the Appendices, put as much
stuff into tables etc. as you can and put them into the appendices. Use the appendices
style. Dont go over your word count.

1.2. Product Scope

The smart feeder is to be designed to automatically dispense feed to livestock in remote
locations. It is to be transportable and simple and should cater to the needs of both animal
and farmer. It should be safe and have the animals wellbeing in mind.

It is to be attached to a standard tow hitch and driven to remote locations, it will need to
be road legal, and fit into any applicable driving licence restrictions (size, weight etc.).

Initial design will focus on one animal species e.g. sheep or cow. However, future
changes and alterations can be made to accommodate more individuals and species to
expand the business.

Initial design will focus on one trailer size, attention is to be paid to the number of
animals, and how they will line up side-by-side while feeding, required trailer strength,
animal and operator safety.

As the device will be left out in all weather conditions, attention will need to be given to
prevent corrosion becoming an issue.

The automated feeder system is to be as resilient, as is reasonably possible, to jamming

and clogging of the animal feed, it should have a failsafe. It is to be controlled by a timer
with attention given to the dietary requirements of the animal. Feed spoil times should be
considered as should weatherproofing the feed.

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The timer system should be simple and intuitive to use. It should be both cost and energy
efficient. The electrical system should be safe and efficient.

The design should include details on how often the feed needs to be replaced. This should
cater to the animals dietary requirements.

1.3. Work Package

Eoghan and Brendan,

Design the smart feeder based on the PDS which will be given, Robbie will prepare the
PDS on Friday 20/11/16. I will send it to you on Monday night with this work package.
Stick to the PDS in Appendix A, there will be trade-offs, keep track of any decisions
you make in a separate document, any references information you used to make decisions.
We might need to defend our decisions later. Read all the requirements first and ask me
if you have any questions. Check the FAM in Appendix C.

All work is to be completed by Friday night 25/11/16.

Your report will be 800 words long and contain:

PDF of House of Quality (HOQ) for any designs, make sure to include the feeder
mechanism. Also, include the Excel file in an email.
Use the HOQ attached. Do a separate one for each design decision and make sure to
include the feeder mechanism. You might also need to do; electrical, animal
position/layout, but youre not stuck to them, anything you think yourselves, you will
know when you get working on it. Use the PDS for information to guide your decision.
Use the priorities as set out in the PDS. Arthur says he has worked on a design, we will
have to justify our decision. He said he used a screw like an injection mould, for the
feeder, Robbie says thats how they supply biomass. If youre going to go with something
else, we will need a good reason. The feeder system will need a failsafe and sound to alert
the animals to feeding time. Look at the competition.

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 PDF drawings of design, 2-D and 3-D, detailed design of feeder mechanism and
electrical design.
Design the smart feeder based on the PDS. Do the House of Quality for the trailer and
feeder mechanism before starting any drawings. Include detailed 2-D and 3-D drawings
for the all designs, including the electrical and the feeder mechanism. This is all for the
Appendices.

Details on how the product will be shipped (flat-pack etc.).

This will include drawings and should be a consideration during the design. Being able
to transport our product around the world opens a much bigger market, this is critical to
the business development. Good drawings should cover it, exploded view and a packed-
up version.

Include the electrical design, will include the mechanism drive requirements,
power requirements, battery life and interface and safety considerations. We need
drawings of the system.
We have to do an electrical design. You will need to get all the numbers we need from
your motor selection etc. so we can integrate the electrical design into the overall design.
We need drawings of the system and a drawings of the interface.

Details of the materials selection.

This is required for the report so a paragraph or so with a heading, justify your decisions,
the usual stuff. Reference the PDS for justification. Include any painting/plating etc.

Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment. (LCA).

This is required for the report so a paragraph or so with a heading, justify your decisions,
the usual stuff. SolidWorks has a feature so that should do it.

Manufacturability and manufacturing processes.

This is required for the report so a paragraph or so with a heading, justify your decisions,
the usual stuff. Assume all process will be in house as per the PDS.

1.4. Check List

PDF of House of Quality (HOQ) for any designs, make sure to include the feeder
mechanism. Also, include the Excel file in an email.
PDF drawings of design, 2-D and 3-D, detailed design of feeder mechanism and
electrical design.

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 Details on how the product will be shipped (flat-pack etc.).
Include the electrical design, will include the mechanism drive requirements,
power requirements, battery life and interface and safety considerations. We need
drawings of the system.
Details of the materials selection.
Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment. (LCA).
Manufacturability and manufacturing processes.

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2. Product Boundaries (From Robbie, wont be in report,
just for you info)
2.1. Trailer
Ireland/EU Regulation
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52016PC0031

Dimensions
http://eur-
lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:1996L0053:20020309:EN:P
DF

Name plate
http://eur-
lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:1996L0053:20020309:EN:P
DF

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 Feed Requirements

http://hccmpw.org.uk/medialibrary/publications/Practical%20beef%20nutrition_1.pdf

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 2.1.4.1. Storage life of feeds
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/faq7535

For example, whole oats and barley if properly stored under consistent moisture
and humidity will keep for at least one year without a loss in quality. If barley
(1.5% fat) is dry rolled in the fall or winter, its storage life will be close to 6 months.
However, if it is rolled in the summer, expect 3 months of storage before
palatability becomes a concern when feeding. Since oats has 3.5% fat if it is rolled
in the fall expect 3 to 4 months of storage. Whereas, if rolling oats in the summer,
expect only 3 weeks of storage before the grain starts to go rancid, moldy and off
taste.

2.1.4.2. Shelf life

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ip-ingress-protection-d_452.html

2.1.4.3. Standards
http://www.etci.ie/docs/stds&rules.pdf

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https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/media/migration/animalhealthwelfare/legislation/Animal
HealthandWelfareAct060314.pdf

2.1.4.4. Safety
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1994/si/307/made/en/print

2.1.4.5. Patents
https://www.google.ie/patents/US6889630

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3. Additional Info
Building a trailer

http://www.synthx.com/articles/trailer-design.html

http://l.b5z.net/i/u/6149609/f/Design_Considerations.pdf

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Appendix A Product Design Specification
Table key Priority = number Wish or demand = W or D
Parameters
Feature Description Design Requirements Competition
Best
How fast, how often Ensure the performance N/A
Performance

Priority 10 demanded is attainable in an

D economic manner

Corrosion Must prevent corrosion from the N/A

Environment

Temperature weather
Priority 14 Must be able to withstand winter
D -15 summer 40 degree
temperatures
Products total life Design the product to last for 10- N/A
Life in Service

Priority 23 20 years; parts such as the motor

W will need to be replaced within
this time but the system should
have a long product life
Feeding system Easily maintain feeding system N/A
Maintenance

Priority 26 with no specialist tools

W

Total costs Must be competitive or lower Feedsman

Target Product

Priority 6 4000 (4,950

costs than 4,950 for entry level
D +vat) for
Cost

unit
smallest
version

Feedsman 4000 Must be better or cheaper than Feedsman

Competition

Priority 22 the competition 4000

W

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 Shipping protection Must be packaged to protect N/A

Packing
Priority 8 against transport damage when
D shipping
Ireland land Standard shipping container N/A

Transportation
Shipping and
Overseas sea 6.096m or 12.192m long*
Priority 7 2.4384 m wide* 2.5908 m high
D

Mass production Design product to mass N/A

Quantity

Priority 24 production specification

W
New plant and Assume all process and tooling N/A
Manufacturing

machinery are available

Facility

Priority 29
W

Council directive Max N/A

96/53/EC L=12m
Size

Priority 3 W=2.55m
D H=4m
Council directive Max N/A
96/53/EC 1 axle = 10 tonne
Weight

Priority 2 2 axle = 18 tonne

D 3 axle = 24 tonne
Corrosion and weather Galvanise, powder coat housing N/A
Materials

protection materials etc.

Priority 15
D
Product aimed to be in Design product, tooling policy, N/A
Product Life

production for 10-20 manufacturing facility for long

Span

years term production

Priority 25
W

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 Cables I.S 167 (colour code cables) N/A
Machinery I.S EN 60204-1 (safety of

Standards and
Specifications
Animal welfare machine electrical equipment)
Priority 1 Animal health and welfare act
D 2013 (section 13 part 3 feeding
of animals)
Housing Make the housing as appealing N/A
Aesthetics

Priority 28 as possible
W

Feed input Make each as convenient as N/A

possible for user
Ergonomics

Controls
Toe bar
Priority 12
D
Off-site beef cattle Time saving N/A
Customer

farmers
Priority 9
D
Electronics Ensure minimum mean time N/A
Housing before failing for electronics and
Quality and
Reliability

Feed system a minimum mean time before

Priority 13 repair for feeding system.
D
Different feed types Consistent moisture and 50 days
Shelf Life 2

from 3 weeks to 1 year humidity (Feedsman

Priority 11 4000)
D
Electronics IP Protect electronics and housing N/A
14 from safety and weather
Shelf Life 1

Housing IP 04
Priority 4
D

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 Process specifications Dimensions/diagrams N/A

Processes
Priority 19 Weight etc.
D Wiring diagram
Product schedule How long will it take to produce N/A
Time
Scale
Priority 27 the product? Short lead time is
W better.
Product testing Develop a means of testing the N/A
Testing

Priority 17 product after manufacture

D
Labelling CE Label N/A
Safety

Priority 16 Electrical equipment label

D (S.I.No. 307/1994)
Finance and technical Adequate manufacturing facility N/A
Constraints
Company

Priority 18 with technical personnel.

D Adequate initial investment.

Patent research Ensure do not clash with N/A

Patents

Priority 5 someone elses patent

D US6889630
System compatibility Ensure power compatibility with N/A
Installation

Priority 20 alternative markets such as USA

D

Instructions for user Develop simple instructions for N/A

Documentation

Priority 21 final customer.

D

Disassembly at end of Design material should be N/A

Disposal

life cycle recyclable or biodegradable

Priority 30 where possible
W

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Appendix B OTM

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Appendix C FAM

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