Smart Door Knob Cleanser

Naziah Edwards; Elphaz Girma Gesesse; Nathan Sahle

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Conference: ASEE-NE 2022
Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts
Publication Date: April 22, 2022
Start Date: April 22, 2022
End Date: April 23, 2022
Page Count: 2
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--42202
Permanent URL: https://peer.asee.org/42202
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Naziah Edwards American Society of Mechanical Engineers Club at the University of Bridgeport

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A highly motivated mechanical engineering student planned to graduate in May 2022 with a background in project design and electrical installation. Also passionate in aerospace, and industrial machinery sector. Lastly, acquired interest in stock portfolio building, music, technology industry, and traveling.

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Elphaz Girma Gesesse University of Bridgeportf

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Nathan Sahle

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Abstract

During the sensitive times of a global pandemic, we have learned over time that diseases such as Covid-19 can live on surfaces for days. The senior project idea is to design, construct, and implement a prototype able to disinfect doorknobs after the surface has been encountered or used. In an effort to fight against harmful bacterias, there is a need to attack one of the main sources where bacteria is being transmitted the most. In fact scientists have determined that on average a minimum of at least five different colonies of bacteria are on a single doorknob at any given time. The purpose of the device is to spray a mist of alcoholic solution onto the doorknob surface allowing the solution to disinfect the main surface area. The main objective of this project is to keep the environment clean and reduce the spread of viruses and germs. In addition, the device is set to follow constraints that provide the opportunity for the device to be cost effective, efficient, and adjustable. As a result, these constraints will improve productivity, safety, and be more user friendly to consumers. By applying previous engineering coursework, the plan is to incorporate notes from classes such as fluid mechanics, machine design, network analysis, and computer aided design to fulfill the needs of the project. The device is planned to include a fluid mechanism that will be used to spray the alcoholic solution after the doorknob has sensed motion within a specific time interval. Also, referring back to the constraints of the project implementing a refillable cartridge with automated fill level notification would be ideal in making sure the alcohol solution can be easily replaced when the cartridge has reached a level of emptiness. These fill levels will be indicated in a form of red, yellow, and green lights communicating to the consumer that the cartridge is empty, half empty, or full and ready for use. This ensures the device is indeed performing and communicating whether the solution needs to be refilled. Overall, the goal is to create a sanitized and trusted environment for consumers when utilizing the smart door knob sensor. This device would be used as a combat against diseases being transmitted in public areas such as office buildings, schools, and public bathrooms.

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Edwards, N., & Gesesse, E. G., & Sahle, N. (2022, April), Smart Door Knob Cleanser Paper presented at ASEE-NE 2022, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts. 10.18260/1-2--42202

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During the sensitive times of a global pandemic, we have learned over time that diseases such as Covid-19 can live on surfaces for days. The senior project idea is to design, construct, and implement a prototype able to disinfect doorknobs after the surface has been encountered or used. In an effort to fight against harmful bacterias, there is a need to attack one of the main sources where bacteria is being transmitted the most. In fact scientists have determined that on average a minimum of at least five different colonies of bacteria are on a single doorknob at any given time. The purpose of the device is to spray a mist of alcoholic solution onto the doorknob surface allowing the solution to disinfect the main surface area. The main objective of this project is to keep the environment clean and reduce the spread of viruses and germs. In addition, the device is set to follow constraints that provide the opportunity for the device to be cost effective, efficient, and adjustable. As a result, these constraints will improve productivity, safety, and be more user friendly to consumers. By applying previous engineering coursework, the plan is to incorporate notes from classes such as fluid mechanics, machine design, network analysis, and computer aided design to fulfill the needs of the project. The device is planned to include a fluid mechanism that will be used to spray the alcoholic solution after the doorknob has sensed motion within a specific time interval. Also, referring back to the constraints of the project implementing a refillable cartridge with automated fill level notification would be ideal in making sure the alcohol solution can be easily replaced when the cartridge has reached a level of emptiness. These fill levels will be indicated in a form of red, yellow, and green lights communicating to the consumer that the cartridge is empty, half empty, or full and ready for use. This ensures the device is indeed performing and communicating whether the solution needs to be refilled. Overall, the goal is to create a sanitized and trusted environment for consumers when utilizing the smart door knob sensor. This device would be used as a combat against diseases being transmitted in public areas such as office buildings, schools, and public bathrooms.

AU - Naziah Edwards
AU - Elphaz Girma Gesesse
AU - Nathan Sahle
CY - Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts
DA - 2022/04/22
PB - ASEE Conferences
TI - Smart Door Knob Cleanser
UR - https://peer.asee.org/42202
DO - 10.18260/1-2--42202
ER -