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Battery Powered Impact Wrench

Project Length
15 weeks

Design and Project Intent

The Battery Powered Impact Wrench designed to enhance Ergonomics, Balance Weight, Increase Torque, and Improve Safety for Entry-Level Mechanics. 
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demographic target : any level mechanics

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Context | 

Mechanics use impact wrenches to efficiently remove and install bolts and nuts, leveraging the tool's high torque output to handle tough jobs that would be challenging with manual tools. The rapid, concussive force delivered by impact wrenches allows mechanics to complete tasks quickly and with less physical strain. These tools are especially valuable in automotive work, where they streamline processes like tire changes and engine repairs.

They desire a battery powered impact wrench that provides them with balanced weight, stronger torque, great ergonomics, safety, and the ability to perform task at any stage.

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anatomy of an impact wrench

TRIGGER

GEAR HOUSING

ANVIL

HANDLE

DIRECTIONAL SWITCH

CLIP

TORQUE BUTTON

MOTOR HOUSING

task analysis : a step-by-step study

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pain points

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Heavy Gear Box Causes Weight
To Be Unbalanced In The Tool

An Open Hand Can Be Dangerous
When Working On Motor Vehicles

Hand Grip Cause Discomfort
When Using Over A Long
Period Of Time

Motor Lacks Torque When Used
On Heavier Or Tighter Bolts

design goals and objectives

BALANCE WEIGHT

Insuring that the tools weight is balanced will decreases the risk of injury.

INCREASE TORQUE

Achieving stronger torque will improve tighter fastenings, overall safety, and overall better performance.

INCREASE SAFETY

Improving safety will reduce the amount of accidents and enhances trust.

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brand analysis

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brand design language

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sketches : ideation level sketching

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sketches : second level sketching

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full scale foam prototypes : 23 foam models

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Rotor

final full scale model : constructed out of maple wood

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exploded view

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Brushless Motor

Gear Box

LED Light

Trigger

Torque Drive Control

Brushless Motor

Logo

Injection Molded ABS Plastic

Rubber Grip

Battery Connector 

Switch

final : stained and finished with chestnut and polyurethane oil

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Caleb Morman

Industrial Design

Contact Me

  • LinkedIn

419 -429 -2922

mormancb@mail.uc.edu

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