Patterns and Forces

The module started by collecting some mechanical objects around us.

So this was the object I chose, a Hydraulic door hinge.

Hydraulic Hinges can close the door automatically and also firmly hold the door at a certain open position without closing back with a slam. They are used in applications where the opening and closing process of a hinge has to be carefully controlled

Then I started observing the pattern of the object and the different parts in the object which made it work.

-- The cylinder of a hydraulic cabinet hinge is the box of the hydraulic fluid, contains the oil before it moves to other parts.

--This movement of the hydraulic fluid results in the movement of the piston which carries out equivalent contraction and relaxation movements.

--The valve causes the opening and shutting of the switch of the fluid into the hydraulic circuit.

Then I observed the forces applied to the object to make it work.

It ensures that there is a smooth and constant easy opening of the door which generates pressure on the hydraulic fluid due to the internal mechanisms.