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Honda EU2000i Generator Cart

Honda Power Equipment came to us with a problem.  They manufacture this product:

EU2000I

It is a portable gas powered generator, which is not light when filled with gas, and awkward to carry, because of the position of the handle.  Honda wanted us to develop a carrying cart for the generator that would be sold with the product.

Concept Modeling, Round 1

I started this project by creating a rough model of the generator using Alias design software.  This model was based around the actual dimensions of the product.  I then worked with a cart manufacturer to identify products that could be adapted.  I developed several initial concepts for review with the cart manufacturer.


 

Concept Modeling, Round 2

Once I had some initial feedback on the ideas, and explored comparable products on the market, I was able to create a round of concepts that better addressed customer and manufacturer needs.  Here are three views of three separate concepts:




The cart manufacturer and I presented these ideas to Honda, and they selected the top concept to move forward with.

Dimensioned Drawings for the Manufacturer

I created drawings for the cart manufacturer, in order for them to build the production unit:


 

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