FOCUSSED PARAGRAPHS The introduction to the report states that it is investigating a design problem in taps. Each section therefore, is clearly focussed around this issue. 2-1 Design solutions This design team generated 3 possible solutions to the tap design problem. Two of these designs (Design A and B) are of the add-on tool design, comprising identical attachment mechanisms, with different handle designs. The third design (Design C) incorporates a redesign of the tap operating mechanism. All three designs are potential solutions for the design problem, although they each offer quite different solutions. 2. 1.1 Design A: This design is of the extension type, a larger, extended handle that solves the design problem by providing the user with a larger turning moment.......... 2.1.2 Design B: This design is a slight modification of design A. It solves the design problem with a handle that has been modified to specifically suit taps..... 2.1.3 Design C: Design C incorporates a redesign of the spindle operating mechanism of the outdoor tap. The design problem is solved by replacing the turning action of the conventional tap with a new system........ © Copyright 2000 Comments and questions should be directed to Unilearning@uow.edu.au