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Compliant mechanism: a privacy screen for offices and home use

2020 semester project

hinges, bearings and springs: is there a way around?

compliant mechanisms have less part counts and are simpler and cheaper to manufacture

designing a privacy screen with slats implementing a compliant mechanism

millions of cycles no matter the bending angle

injection molded polypropylen

millions of cycles when not overly bended

milled polypropylen

the mechanism is made out of PP and lasts over millions of cycles

the mechanism is made out of PP and lasts over millions of cycles

2 variants to consider

ergonomic studies and FEM analysis to determine the dimensions

ergonomic studies and FEM analysis to determine the dimensions

a privacy screen with adjustable slats for offices and homes

1 part instead of 20

easy attachment to your desk with strong suction cups

simple assembly and small packaging