Rabaconda SIDEKICK by Tommy

Last crawled date: 1 year, 11 months ago

Thanks Rabaconda for sponsoring this highly rewarding challenge, and thanks for looking through the available renderings, mechanical drawings, and this project description. I hope you find everything thorough, and to your liking. If you see something missed, it’s only a mouse click away.

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I've uploaded specific 3D models for GrabCAD's 3D viewer; appropriately named. The Solidworks assembly file still has all the data for this project entry. Alternatively, there are STEP/IGES files available for download.

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This design is all aluminum with few exceptions.

➾MAIN FEATURES:
This design is highly configurable:
✓can be mounted on the wall
✓used at a kneeling level
✓used at a standing level
✓used as an open desk with lid (4 legs)
✓used as an open faced table (6 legs)
✓folds up, portable, and easy to carry
✓durable, upgradable, functional

➾STOWAGE:
Two main compartments, the base box (lower section) and the lid box (upper section). These are sheet metal pieces which create the main enclosure for the portable desk. Inside each compartment are tie-downs which use Velcro straps to secure gear, cases, totes, tools, parts, & accessories. Also, all the hardware including the legs & extras pack inside the desk along with the rest of the gear.

➾STRENGTH:
Either four or six leg configurations are extremely rigid & reliable. Within the sheet metal enclosure are welded square tubes which accept the legs by way of sleeving action. *a one inch square aluminum tube with ⅛” wall thickness slides into a 1¼” square aluminum with same wall thickness; a perfect fit and true for structural aluminum sleeving.

➾COST:
Bare bones manufacturing; sheet metal, tubing, & rod needed for materials. Waterjet or laser, chop saw, CNC bender, TIG welder, and the other most common tools found in any job shop. I worked within budget throughout the entire process, and for a medium batch order I can reach the $80-100 manufacturing cost.

☞I have a spreadsheet & design notes which I’ll upload just before the challenge ends. It will show my cost analysis based on this design and meeting the goal for lean manufacturing building this project.


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USING THE SOLIDWORKS FILES:
This is a packed assembly; all parts are saved within the single assembly file for ease. I've used Solidworks configurations extensively to display the versatility of the design and to create the functionality of the unit during the design process. “Semi-advanced” knowledge of Solidworks assemblies is recommended to use the file for any production.

I've included the whole feature tree in this upload, absolutely everything used to build this creation.

USING THE STEP OR IGES FILES:
I took the time to create these files for compatibility (all ZIPPED up) and per the challenge requirements; however they hold little magic in comparison. Use Solidworks software for this production, and for a better CAD experience ;)

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