This is a Project in first semester RISD Industrial design Solidworks Class. The goal is to design a connection system and build it using solidworks. My idea is a two parts system that lock with each other by insert and twist.
Section View.
Match the pattern on the side and insert.
Turn and lock in place.
Assembly section view
The small structures on the female part are on the way of turning of male part. It will flex when the male part turns and flex back to lock in.
Male Orthographic
Female Orthographic
3D printing model
Sizes are about 2-3 inches
The two parts are in lock in position, they won't fall off in any orientation.
Idea development
Quick idea sketches.
Initial Plan A
Initial Plan B
Development of Plan B.
Further development..
