Entry 8 : Literature Review Chapter 2
ENTRY #8
Chapter 2 other wise know as the Literature review is now to be completed. The best way inwhich to get a general idea of the field the machine is to be operating in we must look at previous work done in this area along with studies done that concern the same area . The break down of the literature review is as follows : Introduction to literature review , basic workshop operations , multipurpose tools , summary and lastly patent reviews .
This considered the best format as it studies the environment of the workshop section in manufacturing , covers the possible or previous multipurpose tool market and then reviews and critiques previous patents .
Patents reviewed :
Patent 1
l Title : Automatic cutting and punching machine
Patent Number : CN104249397A
Inventor : Wu Jinming
Publishing Date : 2014.12.31
Advantages - Accurate
-Automated
-Combines features without tool switch
-Removes labor factor
Disadvantages - Not portable
- Expensive
-Highly skilled worker needed to operate
-Specialized tools needed to maintain
Patent 2
l Title : Implementation and Development of a Multi-purpose mechanical machine
ISSN Number : 2278-0181
Inventors : Amrit Kumar and Faizan Faridi
Publishing Date : April 2018
-Low skilled required to operate
-Modular repairable parts
Disadvantages - Inefficient Layout
- Not portable
- Flimsy design structure
-Low power motor
-Limitations on the materials that can be cut
Both patents have proven to be very helpful as both inspiration and to review the mistakes and attributes concerning each product where i can further improve .
With this done a meeting was then scheduled with the supervisor Dr.Ojha to further discuss chapter 3 and results of the questionnaire .
Below shows notes taken on the literature review :
