The device assembly can be divided into two subassemblies: the handle subassembly and the mesh subassembly. The retractable plugs are a nice feature that can store the plugs flush to the handle when it’s not in being charged. There are two switches: one controls the main circuit and the flashlight, and the other button must be pushed down to activate the mesh circuit. One such example is the pistol grip design, which is employed in other devices such as a power drill, IR guns, and glue guns. Designers employ the shapes of existing products already familiar to users when developing the form factor of a new device which requires user interaction. ![]() The shape of the device is deliberately modelled after a tennis racket so that the user intuitively knows how to hold it and use it the mosquito is the equivalent to a tennis ball that you have to hit. This is a good example of cost-effective packaging that is useful throughout the life of the product. The bag can be reused to store the device. The device is packaged in a clear polypropylene bag with a sticker label which details the brand, device specifications, usage instructions, and warnings. Most of the rackets available in the Indian market are made in China. The racket is made by Akari, a company based in Hong Kong. We purchased our racket for ₹400 and it comes with a 4V 600 mAh rechargeable lead acid battery and outputs a maximum of 2400 V at the mesh. There are many brands and variations of the racket available in the market. The racket offers an effective alternative to other mosquito repelling/killing solutions it does not use harmful chemicals or require expensive refills, does not produce smoke or fumes, and ensures that the insect is dead. The device is extremely popular in tropical countries like India, where mosquitos are a nuisance and responsible for spreading lethal diseases like malaria and dengue. A Taiwanese inventor, Tsao-I Shih, is often credited with inventing the modern mosquito racket he filed for a patent for an “electronic insect-killing swatter” in 1996. The racket is a device used to kill mosquitos the user waves the racket around to catch a mosquito between the metal grid, which shorts the circuit and electrocutes the insect. ![]() In this teardown, we will discuss the external design of the racket, the internal mechanisms and electrical components used, and the manufacturing techniques used to make the components. We decided that the popular electric mosquito racket would be a great candidate for our first teardown since it is a great example of how a simple working principle can be packaged into a product that is economical, effective, and fun to use. Welcome to the first product teardown by T Works.
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