21042012

Design review of Public Letterbox for Aesthetic and Ergonomic considerations.

The new and much improved postbox of India P t d i d b I di Post designed by IIT Bombay. Main body in Stainless steel and top box in plastic.

By: BE (MECH.) RAHUL GURAV (083031) VAISHNAVI BABHALE (083032) TRIPTI PATIL (083033) PIYUSH JAGASIA (083035) MURTAZA SINNARWALA (083036) BHARGAVI MALDHURE (073008)

LARGE POSTBOX

CLEARANCE TIMING & PIN NO.

SMALL POSTBOX

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Design Review.
User-friendly Features: User Convenience : Easy to post and collection of letters, simple time slider and common locking for all the post boxes in the region. The top cover enveloping the body on all the sides prevented ingress of rainwater, the slopes on the top of the box drains out the rainwater. It is mounted on a base, so that the overhang can be used by the postman to place his bag and collect the letters easily. A wide opening to accommodate large envelopes. l f hi h b df ii Flat top surface which can be used for writing. Revenue from Advertising : Has ample space for advertisements and can become a revenue generating activity. Easy and Efficient Installation : Can be transported easily in knockdown condition and assembled at site.
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EASE OF POSTING

EASE OF USE FOR POSTMAN

PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

COMMON KEY TO OPEN

EASY TIME SLIDER Reduces the volume of the letterbox thus reducing the cost of transportation. This also helps in protecting the plastic top during transit.

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Thank You !
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