Inside a U-Clamp design iteration.

These assembly and mechanism views show the S60 Revision 7 design study. My feedback on this version focused on two changes: smaller clamps and more space around the user’s legs.

The full assembly

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S60 Revision 7 full assembly in the closed position — S60 Revision 7 · Closed assembly

S60 Revision 7 full assembly in the open position — S60 Revision 7 · Open assembly

Design priorities

Smaller clamps. More room for the person.

I rejected the size and appearance of this version. Reducing the clamp profile and protecting room around the seated user’s legs remain requirements for the next revision.

This remains a prototype mechanism study; physical clearance and safety require testing.

The mechanism

S60 Revision 7 clamp mechanism in the closed position — Closed clamp mechanism

S60 Revision 7 clamp mechanism in the 90-degree open position — Open clamp mechanism · 90° position

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