Re: living hinge simulation?

On May 29, 5:16 pm, fcsuper <fcsu...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Tony,

This article might help:  http://designsmarter.typepad.com/gabijack/2008/05/flexes-hexes-an.html

Matt Loronohttp://sw.fcsuper.comhttp://ww.fcsuper.com/swblog


Matt, I've ignored Flex, because of my own limited time and lack of
classes. I'll definitely have to take a look and see if I can make
something work.

One of my designs is what I might refer to as a molded "fold up box".
To make an "assembly" shape, I will have to be able to have multiple
hinges "Flex" simultaneously without disrupting each other. I'll have
to try that first with a simple flat strip with three hinges to see if
I can make a basic square shape when 3 hinges are folded.

Thanks Much - Bo
.

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