I'm building a rough prototype of a beverage pitcher that has a motor in the base which will drive an agitator on the bottom of the pitcher to mix the contents. The power source will be about 3-6 volts and rpms don't need to be high.
Right now the main problem is figuring out how to drive the agitator while keeping the electric motor dry. Does anyone know how this can be done? Since this is just a school project, cost will ideally be kept low.
2007-02-05 04:24:00 · 2 answers · asked by tony m 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Does anyone know specifics on what seals or gaskets would allow me to do this?
I'd like to place the motor in the base of the pitcher so that the finished product is more portable and compact. The magnetic stirrer idea is a good one but not exactly what I'm looking for.
2007-02-05 04:52:29 · update #1
Why put the motor on the bottom? Use a long shaft from the top so the motor and electronics never get wet.
Or use a magnetic stirer and a motor to drive the magnet through the glass pitcher
2007-02-05 04:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Grant d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to do it with seals or gaskets just like the blender in your kitchen.
2007-02-05 04:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋