Design Development 3

First paper trial that i did before doing the full scale mock up. i was trying to make a 'diamond like' chair, which has 16 sides at the middle and 8 sides at the top and bottom part.

Template

Paper Try-Out and Drawings

This Chair was absolutely driving me crazy, even constructing it with paper. The parts to be joined is too small, and made it really difficult to assemble.


Second Paper trial : i tried to reduce the sides down, from 16 to 12 for the middle part, and the top and bottom part has 6sides. This one made it easier to assemble, but still it wouldn't fit into 1800x1200 cardboard. Here are the template, some paper model shots and drawings.

Template

Paper Model and Drawings

Finally, the full scale 'Mock Up' that i did from refining the second paper trial design. i reduce the size of the middle part, so that it can fit the xanita board that will be given for the final. The size of the seat will be 300x300mm, and the height will be approximately 470mm.

Template for Full Scale 'Mock-Up'

Cut the Template


Locking System Detail

Assembling the Chair part 1

Assembling the Chair Part 2

Assembling the Chair Part 3

Done

This chair is not really successful yet, and when i tried to sit on it, seems like its not strong enough. Maybe because the material that i used is from a recycled cardboard box, and already had some folds. Hopefully it will be stronger in xanita. :)