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Quick assembly and disassembly ideas

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dejan95

Mechanical
Aug 24, 2020
60
SI
Hello everyone.

The system bellow is used to wind the cartoon strip. We will use the same system, but it will be placed vertical. That is why I need to add a second sheet metal plate on the right side of the yellow part, so that when in vertical position the cartoon strip won't fall off.

What are some easy assembly and disassemble ideas for the second sheet metal?

When the winding will be done, the worker will have to remove the winded strip. So the second sheet metal plate needs to be easy to remove. I was thinking about using star grip, or some magnets on the sheet metal. What are some other ideas?


This is the current design:
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Current design but in horizontal posiition:
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Section of the design:
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