Mechanism Design Project
The goal of this project was to integrate mechanism designs in an innovative way with a final end narrative. As a member of a four person group, I took charge of the mechanism design and physical fabrication.
Key constraints of the project revolved around the implementation of at least five different mechanism systems using both laser cutting and 3D printing.
Initial Ideation
After initial concepts of mechanism designs the project moved onto prototyping of the mechanisms involved. The key design was the top left model, with an angled circle being rotated around a central axis it was possible to achieve repeated / periodic vertical motion.
Refined scale and design of base mechanisms that would be repeated to achieve the final movement desire.
(not all mechanisms show below)
