Purcell - SmartRack
SmartRack Rendered into a Kitchen
SmartRack offers consumers a revolutionary solution that effortlessly helps you stay on top of your kitchen's spice game while remaining eco-friendly. Cluttered pantries aren't just a sight for sore eyes; they also make shopping for ingredients an organizational headache.
"Do I have enough paprika? Do I even have any garlic powder?" When out at a store, asking these questions, consumers more often than not end up buying more, just in case, even when it's not actually needed, leading to a larger strain on the environment.
System:
Pair to App: Connect your SR to Purcell App
Calibrate: Weigh your empty jars using the SR system
Fill: Top off your jars with any spice!
M&F: Use the Purcell app to monitor a live reading of your spice levels
Refill: Once your out, refill your jars (hopefully at a local S1 Dispenser) and plug back in!
SmartRack (SR) System Flow Diagram
Render of SmartRack W/ 15 slots for spices
Front on view of SmarRack render (Was going to be a gif but was canceled after 1 frame out of 240 took 40 minutes to render)
Cross section of SmartRack where electronics (sensors, bluetooth, etc) will be stored
Design:
In it's current design the SmartRack made from a wood base and a plastic top rack.
The top rack has inserts for spice jars at an angle that would prevent any from sliding out. The internals of the shell is semi-hallow with sensors aligned the bottom face of each insert to monitor the weight of each spice, feeding data whenever called for by the app.
The thick wood bottom helps with aesthetics and for easier assembly during manufacturing & assembly.
