Suicide proof ceiling fan
Here's a project idea for mechanical engineering students. How about designing a ceiling fan that is suicide proof but will offer exceptional level of reliability during day-to-day operations? The ceiling fan was invented by Philip H Diehl, a German engineer in 1892 and I'm sure he had no idea that people would find out other, unintended uses of it - to hang themselves to death.
In the meanwhile, a doctor from MP, India has invented such a fan; but I'm still looking forward to some innovative designs that improve the reliability. Would appreciate if someone can post actual CAD.
What say?