Panel and fold

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INVESTIGATING SYSTEMS PANEL AND FOLD

The fan looks at the panel and fold system. It is made up of paper, metal, plastic and fabric. The fan acts around a single pinjoint which hols each stick together and allows the sticks to pivot. An external force is requited to open and close the fan. Dimentions: Closed- Hight 255mm width 25mm Open- Hight 255mm width 45mm

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PANEL AND FOLD - FAN

Down Up

Down

Tention is applied when the fan is open spreading the membrane (fabric).

2

Pinjoint pushes sticks together to hold them in place.

1

Sticks pivot around the central pin.

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Closed fan

Open fan

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PANEL AND FOLD - FAN

Pinjoint section Scale of 1:1

Fabric tightens

Plan

Pull out

Pull out

Front

Sticks pivot around pinjoint

Side Scale of 1:3

External froce is required to open and close the fan.

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