DESIGN NAME: Herbet
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Portable Gas Stove
INSPIRATION: I approached this project with curiosity after examining the traits of simple wall plugs,which expand as they contract.I studied this trait through steel pipes,which I cut and reinforced in specific places in order to obtain expansion of parts through contraction of others.This method allowed me to control the geometry and explore hundreds of different shapes until settling on a practical product for this mechanism.I chose to design a compact stove,with unique form and strong outdoor durability.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The innovation of the stove is in its use of technology, which dictates the design and gives it a stable, strong and reliable appearance.
The stove is made of laser cut steel components, each designed for a specific purpose.
A three legged grip assures stability for outdoor use and the jagged edged arms of the mount increase friction to prevent tumbling of the cooking utensils.
The open and close mechanism is unique in its use of a simple hinges system, and a secure lock when the gas tube is screwed in to prevent it from collapsing during usage.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Closed Position , Packed
When in closed position, the tension of the mechanism holds it together. The stoves hexagonal shape has no sharp edges, for easy handling and carrying around.
Open Position, While In Use
Open the stove with 1 simple and easy action. Simply squeeze the top and the bottom, which will then open the legs and the mount of the stove.
After opening the stove, screw the gas tube into the bottom, which locks and seals the stove, and you're good to go!
The stoves user experience conveys a sense of robust presence
and reliablity.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in December 2017 as a part of a metal exercise in my bachelor's degree industrial design studies.
The project ended in March 2018.
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The stove is built mainly from laser cutting on stainless steel and bending.
The head ,the main pipe and the bottom are made of brass. its shape is made by CNC machining.
The components are connected to each other using stainless steel hex key screws.
The hinges are made of heat treated stainless steel rivets.
The gas tube insert screw is made of brass. the gas tube is made of rubber, coated by a mesh of stainless steel strips.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Stove dimensions are divided into two states: Open and Closed.
Closed , Packed:
Width / Depth (Diameter) 40mm X Height 130mm
Open - In Use:
Mount: Width / Depth (Diameter) 90mm X Height 130mm
Legs: Width / Depth (Diameter) 130mm X Height 130mm
TAGS: Outdoor, Traveling, Camping, Gas, Fire, Portable, Useful, Life Style, Innovative, Metal
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Observing and researching plug walls expansion and contraction motions. Morphology reaserch and adjusting the mechanism to the limits of the different metal materials. Researched a wide range of different stoves. Combining the researches into a finished product. I went to meet different metal and gas proffesionals. hours of workshop time, testing and taking apart existing products, market survey. Building a prototype for proof of concept. Fine tuning all the details for maximum user experience.
CHALLENGE: Translating the simple actions of expansion and contraction of a pipe to meet the needs of a portable gas stove. I understood that I would need to use axles, therefore replacing the round geometry with a hexagonal one.
maintaining the stoves structure and in both modes open and closed for proper use. The structural design required adjustment of the axles to achieve a symmetrical, to assure stability. safe lock which required simple logic and heat resistant materials, suitable for outdoor use.
ADDED DATE: 2018-06-08 19:42:12
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IMAGE CREDITS: Image #No.1-5 :Photographer+Creator - Idan Herbet (Industrial desginer).
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: COPYRIGHTS: Idan Herbet
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