Strength and functional analysis of mechanical locking system created by additive manufacturing SLS

Abstract

The paper presents a preliminary strength analysis of an additional mechanical connector that improves the durability of a furniture joint locking system. Limited functional verification of a prototype was made by using 3D printing technology SLS. The construction of the additional connector was based on modules which increase diameter during the assembly of a widely used furniture connection. An additional force is obtained to prevent the loss of joint durability under changing climatic conditions of furniture usage. The essence of the presented research is also the indication of the SLS technology as a possible way of manufacturing the final product in the form of a multibody system in a pre-assembled configuration.