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Pin: https://www.mcmaster.com/98306A220/
Sheet metal better for mass manufacturing (need 8 of each hinge), but CNC has more strength
Hinge point far away due to mounting location
Due to door geometry, door must swing OUTSIDE side panel instead of INSIDE (conventional)
Results in hinge point needing to be outside of door panel instead of inside
Base mounts on chassis beams, arm mounts to interior panel
Assembly Concepting
Hinges
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Use FEA to simulate stress to ensure hinges hold up
Loading condition:
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Initial FEA:
Sheet metal top:
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Sheet metal bottom:
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CNC Top:
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CNC Bottom:
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