DIGITAL DESIGN + FABRICATION SM1, 2017 M1 JOURNAL - EXPANDABLE FILE (PANEL /FOLDING) NURUL SYAHIRAH MUHAMAD (779893) Matt + #4
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Measured Drawings This expandable pocket file is used to keep papers and documents. The hardcover plastic case protects it from liquids or blown away by the wind.
PLAN 100mm
80mm
330mm
195mm
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50mm
235mm
30mm
235mm
Ruler, scale ruler and a scanner are used to measure the dimensions of the file holder.
250mm
60o
30mm
ELEVATION
SECTION
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Analysis COMPONENTS A continuous three part hardcover, waterproof plastic case.
PLASTIC SHEET The partitions inside of the file is made up from translucent plastics.
Two folded sheet at each side. The user can closed the file by putting the elastic rope oround the button on the file.
Twelves seperate plastic sheets; sandwiched in between the case.
The shorter length on the bottom of the file holds the file rigid and not flimsy.
FOLDING The plastics sheets are connected to a zig-zag folded plastic sheet to create partitions. This folded sheet also enable the user to expand the file.
At both sides of the plastic (shaded area) are connected to a folded plane. Most probably it is connected by The tab makes heat. it is easier to flip through the partitions.
The dimension of plastic sheet is a bit bigger than an A4 paper. This is so that the file will not buckle when it is full with paper.
220mm
330mm
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The corrugated texture at the folded file allow the opening and closing of file. The elevation showing movements of folded sheet which similar to a spring.
ELEVATION 1 File is closed
ELEVATION 2 File is open halfway
The cover can rotate up to 230o from it’s closed state.
ELEVATION 3 File is open to the maximum
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Digital Model THE COMPONENTS OF EXPANDABLE FILE
THE CASE
THE FOLDED SHEET
WIRE FRAME To show the outline of each components.
THE PLASTIC SHEETS
3D MODEL OF EXPANDABLE FILE
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THE DETAILS
Modelling Process
1. The first component made is a planar surface of the case.
2. The curve edges are made and loft is used to make the surface.
3. The case is rotated to create the folded plane of the file cover.
4. Next, the process is repeated for creating the plastic sheets.
5. Rotate 3D is used to create multiple partitions.
6. Additional points, lines and circles are used to arrange the exact position of each sheet.
7. The first attempt to make the folded sheet is failed.
8. Creating the folded sheet is the most tedious job as the angle of each zig-zag is different.
9. The folded sheet is attached to the case and mirror is used to create the second folded sheet.
10. Holes for putting rope is made using boolean difference.
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Sketch Model
ISOCOHEDRON is made up from 20 triangles. These triangular planes are rotated at different axis to create a solid. However, exploring the shapes of the isocohedron opens up more perspective.
This is one of the cut out for isocohedron as there are multiple ways to configure the volume.
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Modelling Process PERSONAL SPACE Concentrated on the upper part of the body
1. Two sizes of isocohedron are printed, to experiment with various dimension.
2. The paper is folded on the line.
3. Instead if creating a solid, the cut out is folded to create surfaces.
FRONT
4. This is the first isocohedron surface. Randomly folded on the line.
5. More folded surfaces are made. The possibility of the final outcome is endless. For future reference, us consistency in folding step.
6. This image shows a hollow cylinder shape attached to a randomly folded planes.
SIDE
7. Holes are made to test the structural integrity of isocohedron.
8. A isocohedron solid is formed to understand the possibilities of using solid rather than planes.
9. The unwanted result from a smaller isocohedron. In the side note, use a thicker card.
PLAN
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Sketch Design #1 EXPLODING PANELS
FRONT
SIDE ISOMETRIC DRAWING 1 PLAN
When strips of panel are used, the final object looks spiky and airy. If the panels are forming a hollow solid, the object will look dense and heavy.
An attempt to create folded square.
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An imitation of lions mane.
Each panels are streched outward to fill the personal space around the neck and shoulder as it is where my personal space has the biggest area. The panels can be shaped into straight rigid panels or arranged to create a folded effect similat to folded sheets of the expandable file.
Sketch Design #2 FLOATING POLYGONS
FRONT
SIDE ISOMETRIC DRAWING 2 PLAN
A list of possible geometric shapes. A preceedent of of an instalation art, using paper.
Various sizes of shapes to create a polygon. Most probably a 20 sided polygon because the hexagon and pentagon shapes that created is interesting. The floating shapes to fill the personal space around the head acts as a barrier between the person and the surrounding.
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Sketch Design #3 BENDING ZIG-ZAG
It can be hollow, or it can be a solid panel. Either thin lines or thicker panels can be created. FRONT
SIDE ISOMETRIC DRAWING 3 PLAN
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The use of triangular and lines to create irregular continuous ceiling-wall surface inspired the third sketch design.
Different shapes and arrangement arraying on a zig-zag curves create different effects.
This design is taken from the folded sheet, thus it is more resemble the file. The general fan-shape is to vary the sizes of panels. Although this design uses less volume of the personal space, the zig zag panels can be curved further outward. This will create a simpler object to fill in the personal space compared to the other two designs.
Appendix A collection of images from Rhinoceros 5 exercises in Week 1 and the Workshop in Week 2.
Control point exercise.
Revolve, sweep rail, record history and boolean excercises.
Pipe and boolean exercises.
Rotation, rotate 3D, control point, uses of lines and circles as a guide. The final outcome is a solid made up from square and triangle panels.
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