Catamaran Cover Form Factor Concepting

@Renzo Villanoy

@Name, @Name, @Name

@Daphne Lai

Cam/Twist

• consists of cam and base

• actuated by rotating motion

• ex. cabinet doors

• can be flush with outer face

• can be locked with keys

• might be too complicated for the purpose

• mounting might be difficult

Pull down/Toggle

• pivoting levers and drawbars that reach into catches

• ex. some containers

• only 3 components

• easy to secure

• come in various sizes and materials

• force is directed downwards

Push to Close

• lock in place when closed

• require trigger to open

• spring-loaded

• ex. cabinet doors

• simple to secure and open

• many components

• mounting might be difficult

Slide/Swing

• sliding pin and separate catch

• ex. doors

• easy to use

• only 3 components

• easy to mount

• may not be secure enough

Clickbond studs

3M VHB tape and adhesive sealant

Hexion past MGS 235/K

• https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-seals/push-on-rubber-seals/fits-edge-thickness~1-slash-4-inches/seal-construction~solid/material~rubber/

• Max temp: 260 Celsius

• https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-seals/surface-mount-rubber-seals/width~1-slash-4-inches/

• Max temp: 93.3 Celsius

13/06/2020

• finished modelling rough volume for cover, creating gneral shape

• interiors check-in meeting

14/06/2020

• researched latch mechanisms to secure lid to rest of cover

• select appropriate latch type

• determine latch mounting

• model cover details

• get cad for rear electronics

20/06/2020

• researched possible rubber seal types

• initial front vent design

• initial connection port design

• determinr latch mounting

• determine chassis mounting