Science and Technology Education Center
Science and Technology High School
Basak, Lapu-Lapu City
Category Project Innovation Expo (Individual)
Project Kinderbox: Micro Room Transforming Relief Storage Box
with Solar-Powered Light Bulb
Researcher:
Junrex Warner I. Cinco
Adviser:
Dr. Bryant C. Acar
Science and Technology Education Center
Science and Technology High School
Basak, Lapu-Lapu City
Category Project Innovation Expo (Individual)
Project Kinderbox: Micro Room Transforming Relief Storage Box
with Solar-Powered Light Bulb
Researcher:
Junrex Warner I. Cinco
Adviser:
Dr. Bryant C. Acar
Science and Technology Education Center
Science and Technology High School
Basak, Lapu-Lapu City
Category Project Innovation Expo (Individual)
Project Kinderbox: Micro Room Transforming Relief Storage Box
with Solar-Powered Light Bulb
Researcher:
Junrex Warner I. Cinco
Adviser:
Dr. Bryant C. Acar
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Upon making this product/innovation, specific materials, tools and methods were used
and applied. These were the following materials and tools that were used:
Materials:
Polymerizing Vinyl Duct Tape
Chloride(PVC) Board
Adhesives (No More Nails)
Toggle Latch Lock
Plastic Type Tarpaulin Waterproof Cloth
Bag Strap Bag Strap Lock
Recycled Relief Bag Canned Goods
2 Kilos of Rice 6 Sachets of Energy Drinks
Inflatable Pillow Bottle of Water
Blanket Solar Panel
Solar Powered Light Bulb Recycled Straps
Tin Foil Adhesive Emergency Kit Pouch
Medicine Kit Curtain Rod
Ruler Cutter
Pen and Pencil Scissors
Wallpaper Spray Paint
Tools Zipper
2
Interior Micro room/Foldable Bedroom Exterior Micro room/Foldable Bedroom
3
Interior Canopy Exterior Canopy
4
Interior Solar-powered Light Bulb Exterior Solar-powered Light Bulb
1. Prepare the needed measuring materials such as pen, pencil, and ruler to measure different
sizes, both interior and exterior, of the relief storage box using Polymerizing Vinyl Chloride
(PVC) board which serves as the main object/material used to build the project. The
following are the sizes being measured:
First Phase
Exterior Relief Storage Box
2 pcs. 6 pcs. 1 pc. 1 pc.
Folding type PVC base
2 pcs. 24 pcs. 4 pcs.
Foldable Bedroom
6 pcs. 2 pcs.
2. Cut the sizes being measured using cutter and scissors and organize them up by clustering
them whether they’re used for interior or exterior part of the project KinderBox.
*NOTE: THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT MAKING, BE CAREFUL AND
BE GUIDED BY AN ADULT WHEN USING THE CUTTER OR SCISSORS FOR IT
IS SO SHARP AND MIGHT CUT ONE’S SKIN.
3. Build first the base part of the interior structure of the project KinderBox by connecting the
2 sets consist of 12 pcs. of PVC-base board with the PVC-base connectors using no more
nails and duct tape so that the structure is foldable.
PVC base connectors
Folding type PVC base
Set 1
Set 2
4. Assemble the foldable bedroom using the 1.15 x 2.00 ft. board attached at the edge of the
PVC-base connectors using no more nails and duct tape.
Plain Bedroom structure Folded Bedroom structure
5. Connect the folded bedroom structure with the PVC base connectors and attach it to the
folding type PVC base.
Folded Bedroom structure
Folding type Bedroom and
PVC base structure
Folding type PVC base
6. Attach the foldable PVC bedroom connected with the base to the 2 main exterior PVC board
box using no more nails and duct tape. First, connect the edges of the base followed by the
bedroom. This process will make both the base and bedroom to become foldable, therefore
assembling and dismantling of the Micro room could happen.
2 pcs Exterior PVC board
Folding type Bedroom and
PVC base structure
Exterior PVC board Exterior PVC board
Micro room (Partial)
7. Connect the 2 pcs. of 0.25 x 2.25 ft. PVC board to the sides and bottom part to the 2 main
exterior PVC board box using no more nails and duct tape.
PVC- side and bottom board
2 pcs. 0.25 ft.
2.25 ft.
PVC-side board
Side View
PVC-bottom board Bottom View
8. Attach the top part with an extra 1.50 x 2.25 ft. PVC board that is being attached with four
sliding locks so that the box could assembled in second phase, where the canopy is being
placed.
Extra top PVC board
0.50 x 2.25 ft.
Extra top PVC board
1.00 x 2.25 ft.
Extra top PVC board
Second Phase
Exterior Micro room/Foldable Bedroom
The four sliding locks are being placed at the back portion/exterior of the
illustration above, behind the extra PVC boards for folding and locking purposes.
9. Construct the canopy as well as the door and window side of the structure using recycled
materials such as tarpaulin, waterproof silver cloth, and a black net.
10. Attach the finished parts- the door, window, canopy and excess sides- through a sewing
machine or using needle and a thread and add a zipper for opening and closing purposes.
Furthermore, add four detachable rod for the skeleton of the canopy.
*NOTE: BE CAREFUL WHILE USING THE SEWING MACHINE OR A
NEEDLE FOR IT MAY DAMAGE OR PRICK ONE’S SKIN, THEREFORE BEING
GUIDED BY A TENT MAKER OR MACHINIST- SOMEONE WHOSE JOB IS TO
USE A SEWING MACHINE- IS A GOOD OPTION. FRIENDLY TIP, BETTER LET
AN EXPERT DO THIS WORK LIKE A TENT MAKER.
Third Phase
Exterior Canopy
11. Prepare the Solar Panel and Solar-powered Light Bulb for the electrical features.
12. Add a space/compartment at the exterior part of the canopy intended for the solar panel near
at the right-end part or downward portion of the slope.
13. Make an enough hole intended for the Solar Panel wiring so that the panel could connect to
the Solar-powered Light Bulb inside the canopy.
Solar Panel
Light Bulb
Third Phase
Interior and Exterior Solar-powered Light Bulb
Furthermore, the wiring and the hole should be insulated correctly and
accordingly for the safety of the user.
14. In dismantling the box, prepare the needed materials such as eight toggle latch locks and
bag strap lock for handling and securing purposes.
15. Add three toggle latch locks each 0.50 x 2.25 ft. sides and two toggle latch locks for the
extra portion of the back side of the exterior structure of the relief storage box for it to
transform back to its first phase.
Sliding lock
Toggle Latch Lock
Left Side (Front View) Right Side (Back View)
16. Attach the black bag strap lock and handle for security and handling purposes of the Project
KinderBox.
0.5 ft.
2.25 ft.
First Phase
Exterior Relief Storage Box Black Bag Strap
Review of Related Literature
This chapter provides an overview of the Project KinderBox: Micro Room transforming
Relief Storage Box with Solar-Powered Light Bulb. This study also provides review of related
literature and studies that supports the research in hand.
Uses of Relief Storage Box.
Productive uses of Relief Storage Box. According to McGrath Rent Corporation, that
disasters often robbed homes and lives of people around the globe. Hurricanes for example has left
sorrowful trail across the nation of the United States of America. Same thing goes in the country
of Philippines where numerous of natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes are
happening every year. Countless communities and businesses have suffered damage and loss
caused by the said disasters and natural calamities. Furthermore, disasters cause extreme angst and
unutterable feeling of dejection to families which homes are being stolen by it. It is no easy feat
for families especially those with which consist of many members to maintain and survive amid
difficult situations, but this conundrum was dwindled by the implementations of relief operations.
By providing relief storage box to affected families they were able to convert despair into hope.
Supplies of relief goods that were well packed and stored in a storage box were delivered to those
in need so that it could satisfy hunger, cure wounds ahead of time before worsening, assist the
victims in their necessities and for the sole purpose of survival.
Management of disaster through this process is effective and has been proved in many studies.
According to Warfield, disaster management’s main intent was to assure appropriate and prompt
assistance to victims of various disasters. Thus, achieving fast and efficient recovery over a short
span of time. Establishing disaster management could eliminate potential
achieved. It must be of paramount importance to help the society in coping up with the difficult
situation they are involved into.
Post-Disaster-Relief Service. Providing relief to unfortunate victims of disastrous events are
duties of both government agencies and non-governmental organizations. According to Red Cross
Federation International, relief refers to immediate assistance to humanity and it must be both
essential and appropriate. It is offered to those that are affected by disasters. It comprises of the
provision of specific quantity and quality. Some also collects the required resources together to
ensure fast and immediate relief as much as possible. Relief is sub-divided into categories of three,
specifically the food, shelter and non- food items. These categories are always the most important
aspects in providing rapid and effective recovery and be observed to be present in order for it to
be useful and efficient in some way. Making all these categories to be available at a regular storage
box is a tedious task to do for there a lot of things that needs improvement and the need for the
collaboration of innovative minds. Finding a way in making this possible, the researchers should
come up with the idea of a micro storage room that can be transformed from a relief storage box
which could cater food, shelter and non-food items – all three categories of relief. Food supplies
are the most frequent portion of a disaster relief storage boxes because it could sustain life and it
must be ensured to provide culturally and nutritionally appropriate food for the population being
affected. Shelter on the other hand is a crucial indicator of survival in the initial phases of disaster.
It is referred to as a necessity for personal security and for the avoidance of being exposed to
elements which could lead to ill-health and death itself. Lastly, most people lost their properties in
a disaster that is why it is needed to provide them with basic supplies to uphold their health
conditions, privacy and dignity to meet their needs on hygienic aspects and to achieve thermal
comfort
supplies to the victims of super typhoons and massive earthquakes. The relief supplies are packed
inside a sealed box which contains of the following; four cans of sardines, corned beef or meat
loaf, six kilos of rice, and six sachets of energy drink or coffee. These are the common goods given
to the Filipino victims of disaster. But a relief storage box could be improved by providing
compartments for other supplies like flashlights, clothes, medicines, water and many more. Also,
improving the material used to seal the supplies. For instance, a plastic container type of relief
storage box is a good example so that the supplies could be packed closely, and the box weighs
less and easy to transport. It is also spacious and could possess many compartments. As stated by
Troth, that plastic containers of sheet plastic construction comprising side, front, back, and end
panels conjoined together means securing the container and the compartment inside. The PVC
board could still be used mixed with tarpaulin since they are both plastic like materials which
means easy to lift and can be recycled for the compartment of the relief storage box.
Solar Panel and Light Bulb. The renewable energy is an energy that is naturally
replenishing but has limitations in the flow of energy from the source. Furthermore, it is limited in
the availability of the amount of energy but virtually inexhaustible. The common examples of
renewable energy sources are geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar which is often used and
enhanced today. The solar panels have many uses since it is used to generate electricity which we
can use in many ways. As stated by Ethan, the solar panels are used for electricity production for
both industrial ad domestic solar systems. The good thing about solar powered light bulb is that it
can also be used in times of calamities like typhoon for the bulb itself can store enough energy
even though the energy coming from the sun is not present. For the industrial scale, massive of
electricity are being provided by the solar panels for the masses
supplies to the victims of super typhoons and massive earthquakes. The relief supplies are packed
inside a sealed box which contains of the following; four cans of sardines, corned beef or meat
loaf, six kilos of rice, and six sachets of energy drink or coffee. These are the common goods given
to the Filipino victims of disaster. But a relief storage box could be improved by providing
compartments for other supplies like flashlights, clothes, medicines, water and many more. Also,
improving the material used to seal the supplies. For instance, a plastic container type of relief
storage box is a good example so that the supplies could be packed closely, and the box weighs
less and easy to transport. It is also spacious and could possess many compartments. As stated by
Troth, that plastic containers of sheet plastic construction comprising side, front, back, and end
panels conjoined together means securing the container and the compartment inside. The PVC
board could still be used mixed with tarpaulin since they are both plastic like materials which
means easy to lift and can be recycled for the compartment of the relief storage box.
Solar Panel and Light Bulb. The renewable energy is an energy that is naturally
replenishing but has limitations in the flow of energy from the source. Furthermore, it is limited in
the availability of the amount of energy but virtually inexhaustible. The common examples of
renewable energy sources are geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar which is often used and
enhanced today. The solar panels have many uses since it is used to generate electricity which we
can use in many ways. As stated by Ethan, the solar panels are used for electricity production for
both industrial ad domestic solar systems. The good thing about solar powered light bulb is that it
can also be used in times of calamities like typhoon for the bulb itself can store enough energy
even though the energy coming from the sun is not present. For the industrial scale, massive of
electricity are being provided by the solar panels for the masses
supplies to the victims of super typhoons and massive earthquakes. The relief supplies are packed
inside a sealed box which contains of the following; four cans of sardines, corned beef or meat
loaf, six kilos of rice, and six sachets of energy drink or coffee. These are the common goods given
to the Filipino victims of disaster. But a relief storage box could be improved by providing
compartments for other supplies like flashlights, clothes, medicines, water and many more. Also,
improving the material used to seal the supplies. For instance, a plastic container type of relief
storage box is a good example so that the supplies could be packed closely, and the box weighs
less and easy to transport. It is also spacious and could possess many compartments. As stated by
Troth, that plastic containers of sheet plastic construction comprising side, front, back, and end
panels conjoined together means securing the container and the compartment inside. The PVC
board could still be used mixed with tarpaulin since they are both plastic like materials which
means easy to lift and can be recycled for the compartment of the relief storage box.
Solar Panel and Light Bulb. The renewable energy is an energy that is naturally
replenishing but has limitations in the flow of energy from the source. Furthermore, it is limited in
the availability of the amount of energy but virtually inexhaustible. The common examples of
renewable energy sources are geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar which is often used and
enhanced today. The solar panels have many uses since it is used to generate electricity which we
can use in many ways. As stated by Ethan, the solar panels are used for electricity production for
both industrial ad domestic solar systems. The good thing about solar powered light bulb is that it
can also be used in times of calamities like typhoon for the bulb itself can store enough energy
even though the energy coming from the sun is not present. For the industrial scale, massive of
electricity are being provided by the solar panels for the masses
move towards recuperation. A three-sided pyramid is what defines Tetra, a tetrahedron. So as to
engage the general population who are living in a fiasco zone, a portable tent was planned by this
research for the reason that it can gratify numerous situations: It offers most extreme versatility to
give its clients the alternative of leaving and finding another spot to live, its dividers can be
tweaked and particularly enable individuals to interface with one another, It is quickly deployable
with the goal that it very well may be set up as quick as could be expected under the circumstances.
Related Study 2. As stated by the study of Jiuuh-Biing, his research proposes a post-
catastrophe entreaty situated crisis coordination operational model that goes for debacle help
administration dispersion to augment survivor strength. Established in survival brain science and
cognizance speculations, this work proposes an applied model which estimates post-calamity
survivor discernment frame of mind flexibility connections. This is trailed by directing a
standardizing examination which incorporates setting up survivor-explicit disaggregate attitudinal
capacities and a post-calamity help administration dissemination advancement model, in view of
the proposed reasonable model and speculations. Utilizing basic condition demonstrating we direct
an experimental investigation which confirms that the proposed survivor discernment frame of
mind flexibility calculated model is substantial, supporting the aftereffects of the regulating
examinations. Moreover, a numerical investigation of a genuine seismic tremor debacle is led.
Numerical outcomes exhibit the materialness of the proposed technique and its potential favorable
circumstances in assessing the presentation of a crisis coordination framework from the viewpoint
of the providers as well as the demanders.
Related Study 3. As explained by the study of Afshar et al., that the techniques for playing
out a reinforcement or potentially reestablish activity of information which is a product
Table 1.3 Functionality of the Solar- Powered Light Bulb
Solar Panel Light Bulb
Trials No. of Hours in Charging Time of the illumination of
light
1 1 hour 1 hr. and 5 min.
2 2 hours 2 hrs. and 10 min.
3 3 hours 3 hrs. and 15 min
4 4 hours 4 hrs. and 30 min.
5 5 hours 5 hrs. and 40 min.
6 6 hours 6 hrs. and 50
7 7 hours 7 hrs. and 5 min.
8 8 hours 8 hrs. and 10 min.
9 9 hours 9 hrs. and 20 min.
10 10 hours 10 hrs. and 25 min.
Table 1.3 presents the quantitative findings regarding the functionality of the solar powered
light bulb inside the Kinderbox. The table reveals that when leaving the solar panel under the sun
and letting it charge for 1 hour, the time of the illumination of the light will last up to 1 hour and
5 minutes. When we left the solar panel under the sun by 2 hours, the time of the illumination of
the light will now last up to 2 hours and 10 minutes. Then, the solar panel was left under the sun
by 10 hours, the time of the illumination of light will last up to 10 hours and 25 minutes. This
means that as the number of hours of charging increases by 1 hour, the time of the illumination of
the light will also increase by more or less 1 hour and 5 minutes. The Kinderbox will not only be
used during daytime but also during nighttime because of the presence of the solar powered light
bulb attached to the canopy of the Kinderbox that does not anymore need electricity to power it
up. The pros of the project are that you can just leave the solar panel during daytime and switch
the light bulb on during night time to produce light inside the Kinderbox. The solar-powered light
bulb can last up to 10 hours and 25 minutes and can be used overnight. One thing that the
researchers aim to suggest is to also include solar powered portable electric fan to provide air
inside the box and to prevent any person inside to suffocate.
In the modern-day society, renewable energy sources are the new trend. According to EIA,
that woods and fossil fuels are being the source of energy since mid-1800s but it changed because
of the discovery of renewable resources. The common examples of renewable energy sources are
geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar which is often used and enhanced today. The solar panels
have many uses since it is used to generate electricity which we can use in many ways. As stated
by Ethan, the solar panels are used for electricity production for both industrial and domestic solar
systems. For the industrial scale, massive of electricity are being provided by the solar panels for
the masses while the domestic scale is to power homes by using solar panels. And, the solar panel
can be a portable power supply just like supplying energy to remote areas. It is a portable power
solution which tend to be beneficial in different situations like charging batteries, phones or other
gadgets while hiking.
Table 1.3 Functionality of the Solar- Powered Light Bulb
Solar Panel Light Bulb
Trials No. of Hours in Charging Time of the illumination of
light
1 1 hour 1 hr. and 5 min.
2 2 hours 2 hrs. and 10 min.
3 3 hours 3 hrs. and 15 min
4 4 hours 4 hrs. and 30 min.
5 5 hours 5 hrs. and 40 min.
6 6 hours 6 hrs. and 50
7 7 hours 7 hrs. and 5 min.
8 8 hours 8 hrs. and 10 min.
9 9 hours 9 hrs. and 20 min.
10 10 hours 10 hrs. and 25 min.
Table 1.3 presents the quantitative findings regarding the functionality of the solar powered
light bulb inside the Kinderbox. The table reveals that when leaving the solar panel under the sun
and letting it charge for 1 hour, the time of the illumination of the light will last up to 1 hour and
5 minutes. When we left the solar panel under the sun by 2 hours, the time of the illumination of
the light will now last up to 2 hours and 10 minutes. Then, the solar panel was left under the sun
by 10 hours, the time of the illumination of light will last up to 10 hours and 25 minutes. This
means that as the number of hours of charging increases by 1 hour, the time of the illumination of
the light will also increase by more or less 1 hour and 5 minutes. The Kinderbox will not only be
used during daytime but also during nighttime because of the presence of the solar powered light
bulb attached to the canopy of the Kinderbox that does not anymore need electricity to power it
up. The pros of the project are that you can just leave the solar panel during daytime and switch
the light bulb on during night time to produce light inside the Kinderbox. The solar-powered light
bulb can last up to 10 hours and 25 minutes and can be used overnight. One thing that the
researchers aim to suggest is to also include solar powered portable electric fan to provide air
inside the box and to prevent any person inside to suffocate.
In the modern-day society, renewable energy sources are the new trend. According to EIA,
that woods and fossil fuels are being the source of energy since mid-1800s but it changed because
of the discovery of renewable resources. The common examples of renewable energy sources are
geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar which is often used and enhanced today. The solar panels
have many uses since it is used to generate electricity which we can use in many ways. As stated
by Ethan, the solar panels are used for electricity production for both industrial and domestic solar
systems. For the industrial scale, massive of electricity are being provided by the solar panels for
the masses while the domestic scale is to power homes by using solar panels. And, the solar panel
can be a portable power supply just like supplying energy to remote areas. It is a portable power
solution which tend to be beneficial in different situations like charging batteries, phones or other
gadgets while hiking.
Table 1.3 Functionality of the Solar- Powered Light Bulb
Solar Panel Light Bulb
Trials No. of Hours in Charging Time of the illumination of
light
1 1 hour 1 hr. and 5 min.
2 2 hours 2 hrs. and 10 min.
3 3 hours 3 hrs. and 15 min
4 4 hours 4 hrs. and 30 min.
5 5 hours 5 hrs. and 40 min.
6 6 hours 6 hrs. and 50
7 7 hours 7 hrs. and 5 min.
8 8 hours 8 hrs. and 10 min.
9 9 hours 9 hrs. and 20 min.
10 10 hours 10 hrs. and 25 min.
Table 1.3 presents the quantitative findings regarding the functionality of the solar powered
light bulb inside the Kinderbox. The table reveals that when leaving the solar panel under the sun
and letting it charge for 1 hour, the time of the illumination of the light will last up to 1 hour and
5 minutes. When we left the solar panel under the sun by 2 hours, the time of the illumination of
the light will now last up to 2 hours and 10 minutes. Then, the solar panel was left under the sun
by 10 hours, the time of the illumination of light will last up to 10 hours and 25 minutes. This
means that as the number of hours of charging increases by 1 hour, the time of the illumination of
the light will also increase by more or less 1 hour and 5 minutes. The Kinderbox will not only be
used during daytime but also during nighttime because of the presence of the solar powered light
bulb attached to the canopy of the Kinderbox that does not anymore need electricity to power it
up. The pros of the project are that you can just leave the solar panel during daytime and switch
the light bulb on during night time to produce light inside the Kinderbox. The solar-powered light
bulb can last up to 10 hours and 25 minutes and can be used overnight. One thing that the
researchers aim to suggest is to also include solar powered portable electric fan to provide air
inside the box and to prevent any person inside to suffocate.
In the modern-day society, renewable energy sources are the new trend. According to EIA,
that woods and fossil fuels are being the source of energy since mid-1800s but it changed because
of the discovery of renewable resources. The common examples of renewable energy sources are
geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar which is often used and enhanced today. The solar panels
have many uses since it is used to generate electricity which we can use in many ways. As stated
by Ethan, the solar panels are used for electricity production for both industrial and domestic solar
systems. For the industrial scale, massive of electricity are being provided by the solar panels for
the masses while the domestic scale is to power homes by using solar panels. And, the solar panel
can be a portable power supply just like supplying energy to remote areas. It is a portable power
solution which tend to be beneficial in different situations like charging batteries, phones or other
gadgets while hiking.
