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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