Samenvatting

This report describes the research and development of the design of a new solenoid solution that can tip fruit two ways on the K-carrier machine. Chapter one gives some background information on the company and the assignment. It gives an explanation of the machine its operation with different pictures.

Chapter 2, Describes the approach and planning that is followed during this project. It tells a lot about the followed method to get to the final result. Using the “Kesselring” selection method, a final concept is selected and designed further.

Chapter 3, Will tell about the final results that are achieved during this project and how the final design performed during the in-house tests. The last stage of the project, the site trial, could not be described completely because it will be completed after this report is finished and handed in.

Conclusion is that there are multiple solutions to tip fruit dual side on the K-carrier machine. By testing each solution against functional and manufacture criteria, the ideal solution can be selected.