Monday, 30 September 2013
Sunday, 29 September 2013
WORK DONE: ELECTRICAL FIRE RESEARCH
ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY - STANDARD NZ ARTICLE Statistics showing 73% of workplace fires are caused by Electrical Hazards or machinery. Poorly maintained electrical devices should not be used and devices that spark should be immediately replaced. Many devices spark because they have be damaged due to improper usage.
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS IN HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - STANDARDS NZ ARTICLE Many electrical fires can be traced to faulty cords, outlets, and switches
FIRE SAFETY AT HOME- ACC Make sure cords are in good condition. Frayed, cracked or damaged cords are dangerous and may result in a fire or cause an electric shock. Replace the cord as soon as you notice any damage, or have it professionally repaired.
I’ve found that many people ignore the signs of damaged multi-socket boards, this is dangerous as it can result in electrical fires. Instead of a ‘cure’ I want to focus on prevention through good design. I find that the poor design of current multi boards and plugs mean that users don’t remove or insert plugs in a safe manner, due to it being cumbersome and difficult. Streamlining the action through intuitive design would prevent damage and therefore lessen the change of electrical fires.
I’ve found that many people ignore the signs of damaged multi-socket boards, this is dangerous as it can result in electrical fires. Instead of a ‘cure’ I want to focus on prevention through good design. I find that the poor design of current multi boards and plugs mean that users don’t remove or insert plugs in a safe manner, due to it being cumbersome and difficult. Streamlining the action through intuitive design would prevent damage and therefore lessen the change of electrical fires.
PRECEDENTS
These are the designs I found for re-imagined multi-socket boards. However most of these focus on fitting more plugs into a smaller space and accommodating awkward shaped plugs, instead of making the interaction of pulling and putting a plug into a socket easier (which is what i’m aiming to do).
These are the designs I found for re-imagined multi-socket boards. However most of these focus on fitting more plugs into a smaller space and accommodating awkward shaped plugs, instead of making the interaction of pulling and putting a plug into a socket easier (which is what i’m aiming to do).
PRESENTATION
I’m looking at the design of plugs and multi socket boards. As they currently are the poor design facilitates incorrect use, such as pulling by the cord, stepping on other plugs to hold the board still, tugging wriggling and bending the prongs. This causes damage to the circuitry which can lead to electrical fires.
My design seeks to address this root issue by making the interaction really easy. These are some ideas I’ve sketched for the base. And the plug. Ultimately I want the user to be able to step on a designated part of the base to hold it still and only have to use one hand to pull the plug out.
I’m looking at the design of plugs and multi socket boards. As they currently are the poor design facilitates incorrect use, such as pulling by the cord, stepping on other plugs to hold the board still, tugging wriggling and bending the prongs. This causes damage to the circuitry which can lead to electrical fires.
My design seeks to address this root issue by making the interaction really easy. These are some ideas I’ve sketched for the base. And the plug. Ultimately I want the user to be able to step on a designated part of the base to hold it still and only have to use one hand to pull the plug out.
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