Keurig K-Express 3D Model
Description: This project is a 3D model of the Keurig K-Express Coffee Machine that I own. The lever, buttons, water tank and lid, bottom drip tray and drip tray lid are modeled to be moved according to the feature's design. This model was designed in a software known as Fusion 360.
Significance and Reason: I am modeling this Keurig machine because I not only enjoy coffee but this was my first appliance I ever received. Another reason for modeling this coffee machine is because as a future teacher, I know this will be a significant part of the start of my day. As much as I have enjoyed this appliance, it is starting to get old and rundown, therefore I wanted to cherish this appliance by fully modeling it.
Reference Images & Sketches
Components: Joints: 1. bottomTray bottomTray - slider (y-axis)
2. mainBody (buttons included here) mainBody - grounded
3. waterTank waterTank - slider (z-axis)
4. topCartridge topCartridge - revolute
5. funnel funnel - slider (z-axis)
Process of Model
When modeling the Keurig, the lower components were designed first. This included the Drip Tray (image left), Drip Tray Lid (image left), and Main Body of the Keurig (image right). In doing so, the fillet tool was used in rounding the edges of each components as well as the extrude tool to form and cut the body.
Next, the Water Cartridge and Lid (image right) were designed and z-axes joints were applied to create the movement the features are designed to perform.
The Nozzle, where the coffee pours from, was developed next. Tools such as loft, extrude, and shell were utilized here.
Once the Nozzle component was created, the detailing inside the nozzle was designed (image right). The top portion of the lever was also created using tools like the spline and degree extrude (image left). Then revolute joints were added to allow the top lever to lift at a 70 degree angle. The final components designed were the 4 buttons indicating ounces per cup and how to turn the Keurig off and on (image right).
Once the design portion of the Keurig was complete, additional joints, aesthetic appearances, and texts/warning labels were added to give the Keurig its full look (images below).
Final Sketches and Animation
