Lightweight & Max load

The objective of this project is to design a furniture system that can withstand a certain amount of weight while being easy to move and transport. Through structural analysis, the goal is to find the lightest possible weight while maintaining the maximum load-bearing capacity.

Despite initial attempts using 2 kg of material, the load-bearing capacity was not able to reach the desired 60 kg without deformity. A new design approach was necessary in order to significantly reduce weight and minimally double the load capacity. Therefore, the focus shifted toward researching the relationship between cross-sectional area and load. Compared to a flat structure, a trapezoidal corrugated structure increases load-bearing capacity and allows for thinner material. The final result was satisfactory, with the total weight of the box being 1.18 kg and a vertical load capacity of 150 kg.load capacity. Therefore, the focus shifted toward researching the relationship between cross-sectional area and load. Compared to a flat structure, a trapezoidal corrugated structure increases load-bearing capacity and allows for thinner material. The final result was satisfactory, with the total weight of the box being 1.18 kg and a vertical load capacity of 150 kg.

Fast

We want to achieve maximum portability. This includes the capability of disassembling the system into a small, portable form for easy transportation. Despite the convenience of flat-pack furniture during transportation, it often presents difficulty in terms of easy assembly and disassembly. Therefore, the design will prioritize ease of assembly and disassembly, with a specific focus on ensuring that the system can be rapidly returned to its original flat, minimal-size configuration.

Optimized design of shaft structure :

How to install Qcomb?

How to disassemble Qcomb?

Magnet & Blocks

Most furniture is assembled using screws or fasteners, which can be time-consuming to assemble and disassemble. I want the assembly process to be convenient, like Lego bricks, without the need for tools, and to be able to complete it in an instant. However, when combining Lego bricks, a certain degree of force is required which is not in line with my idea of easy and instant assembly. Therefore, I ultimately utilized neodymium-ironboron magnets distributed in the eight corners of the cube. This acts as a giant magnet and with the design of the snap-on structure, allows for quick alignment and provides a sufficient level of bonding strength.

Expandable

In addition to its own expansion, Qcomb can also use the reserved holes for further reinforcement or integration with existing materials, such as handles, mesh, and even sink…

The small openings reserved on the sides can be used with nylon straps to make a variety of applications, for example, as a handle, or a stronger fixing of the two boxes or the box can be combined with the wall fixed to avoid safety problems such as children pushing over.

Handle :

Stronger bond :

Fix on the wall :

Double space :

DIY friendly

The material used in Qcomb can be easily processed, which allows for the use of a household electric drill to fix screws or drill holes, making it convenient for routing electrical wires or pipes.

The unit of design for Qcomb is in feet, you can use it to assemble minimalistic furniture requirements, however, if you want to be able to adjust the size or make it more comfortable, you can add some foam or reinforce it with some wooden boards. Magnets can quickly help you locate it, and if there is a need for reinforcement, you can use straps to further stabilize the structure. Here are some examples for reference, I believe you will have more creative ways to use Qcomb.

Vanlife users, please pay special attention to the issue of safety fixation, the stacking of boxes and accessories function can only be used when the car is parked, when you want to start the car before, you may put the loose objects in the box and stack more than two layers of boxes down flat, the gap between the box and the car must be filled with pillows or bags and other cushions to avoid the box in the brake and start back and forth, if possible, you can also use the mesh net to fix the box.

Specification

• Qcomb
• Size: 30*30*30cm
• Packed down : 30*30*5cm
• Weight:1.2kg