Contributor(s)
Taslim, Mohammad, Northeastern University, Department of Mechanical Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Abstract
The objective of this design project is to develop a product that can trim vegetation up to the fifteen feet from a balcony or porch. The design problem is to develop a device that can attach to a handrail, extend up to fifteen feet, and attach to a conventional electrical hedge-trimming tool. The design specifications included the device be able to firmly attach to common railings, use universal hedge trimming attachments, require minimum maintenance, and have a maximum weight of 75 pounds.
Keywords
hedge trimmer
Publisher
Northeastern University
Publication Date
8-23-2007
Rights Holder
Northeastern University, Department of Mechanical Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Permanent URL
http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10010348
Recommended Citation
Murray, John S.; Florez, Oscar; Tziavas, Aris; Tsiaousopoulos, Basil; and Ahmad, Mohd-Zaidi, "Design of a Hedge Trimming Mechanism" (2007). Capstone Design Program: Mechanical Engineering. Paper 30. http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10010348
Notes
Capstone Design Course ME 1501-1506, Technical Design Report, Project # F97/S98-6, Final report