Design of Automatic Multipurpose Indian Flatbread Maker
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Fig. 1 Main frame structure showing upper and lower section
From above review, it is clear that rate of production of rotis (per hour), cost
effectiveness of the machine, quality of the roti, taste of the roti are important factors.
This work takes all the factors into consideration in a balanced way to overcome the
disadvantages of the roti makers available in the market. It fulfils the need to produce
an efficient machine for small-scale applications.
2 Design of Mechanical Subsystems
The design is somewhat based on the design of most roti makers employed for roti
making nowadays. Our setup on the other hand has the following configuration.
2.1 Main Frame Structure
Main frame structure is made up of mild steel square pipes (25 mm side) as shown
in the figure. It consists of two sections
• Upper section for cam follower presser mechanism.
• Lower section for wire mesh conveyor assembly (Fig. 1).
2.2 Cam Follower Presser Mechanism
It is the most important part and holds the key to working of the whole machine. Its
basic function is to press and half bake the roti. It mainly consists of following parts:
497
Fig. 1 Main frame structure showing upper and lower section
From above review, it is clear that rate of production of rotis (per hour), cost
effectiveness of the machine, quality of the roti, taste of the roti are important factors.
This work takes all the factors into consideration in a balanced way to overcome the
disadvantages of the roti makers available in the market. It fulfils the need to produce
an efficient machine for small-scale applications.
2 Design of Mechanical Subsystems
The design is somewhat based on the design of most roti makers employed for roti
making nowadays. Our setup on the other hand has the following configuration.
2.1 Main Frame Structure
Main frame structure is made up of mild steel square pipes (25 mm side) as shown
in the figure. It consists of two sections
• Upper section for cam follower presser mechanism.
• Lower section for wire mesh conveyor assembly (Fig. 1).
2.2 Cam Follower Presser Mechanism
It is the most important part and holds the key to working of the whole machine. Its
basic function is to press and half bake the roti. It mainly consists of following parts: