Mechanisms design

Mechanisms Design

As part of the design for the product as whole, for instance an enclosure and aesthetic design, I also design mechanical features, for the product, such as movement transmission, motor action, latches, rotational parts, clamps, indexing devices, dampeners, links and the like.

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CLAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION TOY On the left is a prototype of the clamp used for testing. On the right is the injection moulded part in Acetal engineering plastic. This sturdy clamp holds the steering mechanism and the tricycle frame together.	DOG TRAINING DEVICE This is a mechanism to deliver small amounts of treats to a dog, at a time, while it is being trained. Test prototypes on the right.
FOLDING BICYCLE HELMET This is a mechanism that allows the owner to fold or unfold the modules, that make the helmet, at the same time with one movement. The mechanism has a safety automatic lock to keep the modules open. To fold the helmet, the user pulls the sprung lock. The mechanism also spaces the modules evenly to make a protective shell.	BICYCLE LIGHT POLE The CAD model above shows the design of a mechanical pod which supports the light pole and is attached to the bracket, fixed to the bicycle. It has a clamp that allows the adjustment of the pole position whilst still holding it firmly. The pod also has the electronics to transfer the light up the pole.
HAIR BLING APPLICATOR This is a mechanism for a novelty product which is intended to apply 'bling' to the hair. It consists of an indexing and ejector mechanism that operate a strip with the bling bits having adhesive on them.	ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR TAXI TERMINAL The mechanism allows adjustment of the terminal at any angle and it is resistant to the vibration of the taxi in transit. It is made of steel with an off-the-shelf locking handle.
MILITARY MONITOR This monitor has a number of mechanisms, such as a telescopic handle, a support foot which allows angle adjustment and a protective cover which doubles up as a protective shield when it is lifted. These mechanisms perform their function whilst they are sturdy as needed in a military product.

ACCESS GATE

This is a mechanism, made of links, to fold the two leaves of a large gate as it opens.

Mechanisms Design

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CLAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION TOY

On the left is a prototype of the clamp used for testing. On the right is the injection moulded part in Acetal engineering plastic. This sturdy clamp holds the steering mechanism and the tricycle frame together.

DOG TRAINING DEVICE

This is a mechanism to deliver small amounts of treats to a dog, at a time, while it is being trained. Test prototypes on the right.

FOLDING BICYCLE HELMET

BICYCLE LIGHT POLE

HAIR BLING APPLICATOR

This is a mechanism for a novelty product which is intended to apply 'bling' to the hair. It consists of an indexing and ejector mechanism that operate a strip with the bling bits having adhesive on them.

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR TAXI TERMINAL

The mechanism allows adjustment of the terminal at any angle and it is resistant to the vibration of the taxi in transit. It is made of steel with an off-the-shelf locking handle.

MILITARY MONITOR

This monitor has a number of mechanisms, such as a telescopic handle, a support foot which allows angle adjustment and a protective cover which doubles up as a protective shield when it is lifted. These mechanisms perform their function whilst they are sturdy as needed in a military product.