Oscar Deng's Portfolio
Nissan 370Z Tablet Mount
Client: Larry Tullos
370DesignZ.com
Nexus 7 Tablet Mount
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Client provided a model to revise as well as a list of changes needed to be made.
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SolidWorks feature recognition was used to insert individual holes, extrusions and contours into the FeatureTree.
Revisions
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Extend left & right edges of bezel down to meet the curve bottom tab and fill gap
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Add feature back side of bottom tab to hold circular neodymium magnets
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Resize and change cutout on right side
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Add mounting hole on right side
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Eliminate cut-out on left side
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Add mounting hole on left side
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Add two cut-outs on bottom
Blue - Side Supports Black - Magnet Stops Red - Screwdriver Hole
Magnet Retainer
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Original "Snap-in" design did not work well as the plastic available for 3D printing was too stiff.
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New "slip-in" design implemented
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Circular magnet sits on side supports (blue).
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Stops (black) at the end of supports prevent the magnet from slipping out without fully blocking insert hole.
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To remove magnet, press up against bottom tab face and slip out manually or insert screwdriver into hole (red) at semicircle.