Product Design #3

Figure one: Face cube

The base cube will be 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters, with 1.5 centimeters thick. There will be 100 protrusions per face of the cube, as seen in figure one, only on the side faces. The top face will be connected to the rest of the cube using hinges.

Figure Two: Piece. Front View (left), Side View (middle), Bottom View (right)

The pieces will be 2 centimeter by 2 centimeter cube. The groove will be a little more than .5 inch deep and .5 inch wide so it can hold a ball bearing that is 3/8 inch will be able to travel through the grooves smoothly. The impact-resistant polycarbonate will be used to cover the grooves so that the ball would not escape.

Project Overview

The A(maze)ing Heist is a piggy bank with a twist. Incorporating mazes, the key to unlocking your bank is in your hands. Piggy banks are common objects given to children to teach them about saving money. The money is usually fished from the hole on the piggy bank's belly, but that isn't that secure or fun. With the A(maze)ing Heist, you have both. To unlock your bank, you'd have to solve a series of mazes. With the parts put together by your own design, a maze has to be solved in order to access your belongings. There are so many possibilities for the design of your lock. Your things would be secure and you'd have a great time unlocking your bank, or even seeing your friends struggle to try to gain access.

The A(maze)ing Heist

Drexel University Engineering 103: Toy Design

Product Design #3

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