Ball and roller bearings can be an essential element of an application, whether it’s a practical design or an outlandish invention. Sometimes it can make a big difference in a design that’s a little bit of both.
Designer Josh Renouf found an interesting way to utilize steel ball bearings in his design for the Barisieur, an invention that help you wake up in more ways than one.
THE PURPOSE OF THE BARISIEUR
Some people struggle in the morning until they have a cup of coffee. Instead of having to get up out of bed and make yourself a cup of joe, the Barisieur makes one for you. In fact, it also serves as an alarm clock, so you can wake up to the smell of freshly-brewed coffee and have a cup ready to go before you even leave the bed. All you need to do is prep the Barisieur before you go to bed to have your coffee ready in the morning.
HOW BEARINGS MAKE IT WORK
The Barisieur utilizes steel ball bearings to boil the water needed for your coffee through induction heating. Renouf’s design takes advantage of the subtle movements of the ball bearings, allowing the Barisieur to have a hot cup of coffee ready for you by the time the alarm goes off.
A BEARING FOR ALL SEASONS
The Barisieur is evidence that bearings can be used in a wide variety of applications. If you’re in need of high-quality bearings, give us a call at 1-800-431-1980 or contact us online today.